Recommendation 67

There is an urgent need to take forward the recommendations of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse. The introduction of the mandatory reporting duty is an important step forward, but it is limited in scope to instances of a disclosure or witnessing abuse, which are rare occurrences. We were concerned that, when asked, Minister Daby was unaware of this despite the significant implications it will have for the social care sector and child protection. (Conclusion, Paragraph 169)