Mandatory Reporting Child Sexual Abuse
Monday 24 November 2025
As part of the Crime and Policing Bill 2025, the UK government is introducing a statutory duty for individuals in regulated activity with children to report known or suspected child sexual abuse.
Anyone working in regulated activity MUST REPORT, this includes:
- Early Years practitioners
- Teachers
- Social workers
- Healthcare professionals
- Volunteers working with children
The government will publish detailed guidance and work with regulators to support implementation.