The final petition is PE1551, by Scott Pattinson, on mandatory reporting of child abuse. Members have a note by the clerk and copies of submissions, and I invite questions and contributions from members.
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Child Abuse (Mandatory Reporting) (PE1551)
Speakers
Choose an MSP to read only their contributions- John Pentland Lab 2
- Kenny MacAskill SNP 1
The record
3 contributionsThis is a deeply complex issue. Although we need to push the Scottish Government for a response to our letter of 18 March, we must also ensure that the Government and, indeed, we get it right. There are concerns about actions and possible reactions—in other words, unintended consequences—but we must try to make some progress here. There is an underlying issue to address and we need to chase the Government for an update.
There have been several follow-ups, but it has been more than two months since the committee wrote to the Scottish Government on this matter and we have yet to receive its reply. This is a very important matter that deserves a response. As with our discussion of the last petition, I draw members’ attention to the submissions that we have already received. There have been suggestions for a full public consultation, further debate and further research. Do members agree to invite the Scottish Government to comment on those suggestions in addition to responding to our original request for its views?
Members indicated agreement.
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