Small Religious Organisations: Safeguarding

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 10:18 pm on 2 March 2026.

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Photo of Lizzi Collinge Lizzi Collinge Labour, Morecambe and Lunesdale 10:18, 2 March 2026

I believe that Alexis Jay told the Home Affairs Committee that this mandatory reporting was one of the most important recommendations. Does my hon. Friend agree that it is really important that we deliver on the recommendation in full, and do not allow any leeway when there is reasonable evidence that abuse may be occurring, which would allow people to get away with not reporting that suspicion?