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UK risks squandering chance to protect children

A leading expert warns that the UK government is squandering a chance to protect children by not implementing mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse.

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Human Rights ViolationsHealthUkLegislationGovernment PolicyChild AbuseReformSocial Issue

IicsaScottish Parliament’s Cross-Party Group On Adult Survivors Of Childhood Sexual AbuseEdinburgh Academy

Alexis JayJess PhillipsFulton MacgregorGiles Moffatt

What was Prof Jay's most important recommendation, and why is it considered crucial?: Prof Jay's key recommendation was to make it a criminal offense for those in positions of trust to not report child sexual abuse allegations; she considers this crucial for safeguarding children.
What are the main arguments for and against mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse?: Critics argue that mandatory reporting may lead to over-reporting, burdening services and causing distress to victims, while supporters cite international evidence and survivor support for the reform.
What is the main concern raised by Prof Alexis Jay regarding child protection in the UK?: The UK government's failure to implement mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse is a missed opportunity to protect children, according to Prof Alexis Jay, former chair of the IICSA.
How might the situation in England and Wales affect child protection efforts in Scotland?: The lack of mandatory reporting in England and Wales might hinder similar actions in Scotland, and the absence of such laws makes the UK an outlier internationally.
What is the perspective of Giles Moffatt on the ongoing debate about mandatory reporting?: Giles Moffatt, co-founder of a support group for abuse survivors, finds the ongoing debate about mandatory reporting absurd, emphasizing the need for immediate intervention to protect children.

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