Teachers could face jail if they don't report signs of grooming gangs sexually abusing children under new plans
The Government wants to ensure adults who work with children report sexual abuse or face punishment after fears crimes were being ignored as accusers worried they would be branded racists.
Suella Braverman said professionals should be compelled to report signs of child sexual abuse under law.Writing in the Mail on Sunday, she said: "Had this duty been in place already, countless children would have been better protected against grooming gangs and against sexual abusers more widely.She said the "overwhelming majority" of teachers, social workers and public servants consider it a duty to report signs that children are being sexually abused.
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