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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Holly Evans

Yvette Cooper says professionals to face criminal sanctions for failing to report child abuse

The home secretary has announced the professionals who work with children will face criminal sanctions if they do not report child sexual abuse.

Yvette Cooper told MPs that a “significant package of measures” will be announced by the government in the next few weeks aimed at tackling online child sexual exploitation.

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