A Private Members' Bill introduced in the House of Lords through ballot. Some Lords PMBs do progress to law, particularly on technical, non-partisan matters.
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.
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