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09 April 2025

Response to government proposals for tackling child sex abuse

We welcome the Government’s intention to introduce a mandatory reporting duty in the Crime and Policing Bill. However, Thirtyone:eight believe the current provisions on when to report child sexual abuse do not go far enough, continuing to leave children at risk of abuse. We have sent a briefing paper to Westminster.

27 February 2025

Crime and Policing Bill to introduce new legal duty for people to report child sexual abuse

The Crime and Policing Bill (2025) was announced in parliament yesterday (25 February 2025) by Yvette Cooper, Home Secretary. This bill takes into consideration four of the recommendations from the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) from 2022.
28 January 2025

MPs and Lords Unite to Strengthen Safeguarding in Faith Communities at Inaugural APPG Meeting

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Safeguarding in Faith Communities is proud to announce that it has had its first formal meeting post-general election. Now it’s sixth year it continues its unwavering commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of individuals within faith communities.
07 January 2025

Thirtyone:eight urges action following the Home Secretary’s statement on the implementation of the IICSA recommendations

We welcome yesterday’s statement from the Home Secretary, on the government’s plans to implement the recommendations of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sex Abuse (IICSA). We urge them to avoid further delays, communicate clearly and act swiftly to rebuild trust and avoid further frustration and distress for survivors

26 September 2024

Soul Survivor publishes independent review by Fiona Scolding KC and Ben Fullbrook

The independent review into Soul Survivor by Fiona Scolding KC and Ben Fullbrook has been published. Thirtyone:eight responds.

24 July 2024

Thirtyone:eight responds to the Kings Speech Announcements

Thirtyone:eight responds to key promises made by the new Labour government, announced in the Kings Speech on 17th July 2024.
09 July 2024

Thirtyone:eight Launches Church Safeguarding Awareness Campaign

Thirtyone:eight has launched its annual safeguarding awareness campaign for churches – Safeguarding Sunday. This year the emphasis of the campaign is ‘Let’s Talk About It’ – encouraging churches to be more transparent about its safeguarding practices.
12 June 2024

Thirtyone:eight empowers voters with critical questions for political candidates ahead of election

The UK’s leading independent Christian safeguarding charity, has published a set of key questions to equip voters who will be speaking to political candidates ahead of the general election on 4th July.

04 June 2024

Call for abuse victim's rights to be upheld in Northern Ireland

Thirtyone:eight calls for the protection victims of abuse by asking for Northern Ireland Assembly to repeal Section12, Justice (Sexual Offences and Trafficking Victims) Act (Northern Ireland) 2022

08 April 2024

Thirtyone:eight launches manifesto to better protect children and adults from abuse

The UK’s leading independent Christian safeguarding charity, has published its first-ever manifesto setting out the key opportunities it has identified to improve policy, legislation and guidance to offer greater protection from harm and abuse.

25 March 2024

Thirtyone:eight Raises Safety Standards for All

A first-of-its-kind accreditation scheme for safeguarding has been launched by the independent Christian safeguarding charity Thirtyone:eight
20 February 2024

Thirtyone:eight statement on the Future of Church Safeguarding report

On Wednesday 21st February Professor Alexis Jay CBE published her report on the Future of Church Safeguarding in the Church of England.  Thirtyone:eight responds.