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Regulated and Other Activities (Mandatory Reporting of Child Sexual Abuse) Bill [HL]

A Bill to mandate those providing and carrying out regulated or other activities with responsibility for the care of children to report known and suspected child sexual abuse; to protect mandated reporters from detriment; to create a criminal offence of failing to report prescribed concerns; and for connected purposes.

The story so farThe Regulated and Other Activities (Mandatory Reporting of Child Sexual Abuse) Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 29 July 2024 by Baroness Grey-Thompson (Crossbench). It is now at second reading in the House of Lords. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Sponsor

• Baroness Grey-Thompson Crossbench Primary sponsor

Progress through Parliament

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 30 Apr 2026.