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This is a critical opportunity for practitioners, researchers, & organisations working in child protection — including those focused on online harm — to help shape a system that is proactive, joined-up & genuinely child-centred.

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Importantly, the government is now consulting on the powers, governance, & design of the Child Protection Authority.

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A central body with the authority to identify emerging threats, strengthen accountability, & connect evidence to action is exactly what’s needed in a rapidly evolving online risk landscape.

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It directly responds to recommendations from IICSA & the Casey Audit, & sits alongside wider reforms through the Children’s Wellbeing & Schools Bill, the Online Safety Act, & the introduction of mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse.

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The proposed Authority will provide national oversight, improve how intelligence & data on harm are gathered & analysed, & ensure that learning from serious safeguarding failures translates more quickly into frontline practice.

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New national Child Protection Authority announced Plans for a new Child Protection Authority unveiled as part of government strategy to protect children from predators and abuse.

The UK government have announced plans to establish a new Child Protection Authority — a significant & long-overdue step towards strengthening how we protect children from abuse & exploitation.

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Please support our campaign by writing to your MP to explain the urgent need for a Child Protection Authority.
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