On Monday the Huffington Post covered fresh support for mandatory reporting:

Failing to report allegations of child sexual abuse should be made a criminal offence in Britain, the former director of public prosecutions has said.

Since the violent death of four-year-old Daniel Pelka, campaigners have called for a law to ensure teachers and carers who spot bruising and extreme hunger in children are obligated by law to report signs of abuse.

Keir Starmer believes it is time to “change the law” and said it should be “mandatory” to report allegations.

Read the full article online at Huffington Post.