Petition · past parliament
Make it a criminal offence not to report child abuse
Closed
21 signatures
What the petition asks
If children report abuse to an adult, including a family member, that adult must be required by law to report it to the police. Too many families choose to keep quiet to protect their (family) honour and/ or careers and let the defenceless child suffer.
Timeline
| 4 May 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 4 Nov 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Closed
Opened
4 May 2018
Closed
4 Nov 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.