Regulated and Other Activities (Mandatory Reporting of Child Sexual Abuse) Bill [HL] 2024-26


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.

Private Members' Bill (Starting in the House of Lords)

What is this Bill?

The Regulated and Other Activities (Mandatory Reporting of Child Sexual Abuse) Bill [HL] was a Lords Private Members' Bill tabled by Baroness Grey-Thompson.

Is this Bill currently before Parliament?

No. This Bill is not under active consideration by Parliament, as it was introduced during the previous 2024-26 Session.

Whose idea is this Bill?

As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an Member of the House of Lords (Baroness Grey-Thompson), not the Government.

What type of Bill is this?

Lords Private Members' Bills can be tabled by any member, at any time during the Session. A number of Lords may win ballot slots to receive precedence in the Lords.

So is this going to become a law?

No. This Bill did not complete it's passage before the Session completed and is no longer before Parliament. However, it may have been re-introduced under a similar name in a subsequent Session.

Would you like to know more?

See these Glossary articles for more information: Private Members Bill, Process of a Bill

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Next Event: There is no future stage currently scheduled for this bill

Last Event: Friday 17th January 2025 - 2nd reading: Minutes of Proceedings (Lords)

Bill Progession through Parliament

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