HMIC’s review into allegations and intelligence material concerning Jimmy Savile 1964 and 2012
Her Majesty’s Inspector of Constabulary – in its report ‘Mistakes Were Made’ suggested Mandatory Reporting should be considered in recommendation 3: ‘We consider that a system of mandatory reporting should be examined whereby those who, in the course of their professional duties, become aware of information or evidence that a child is or has been the victim of abuse should be under a legal obligation to notify their concerns to others.’