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NSPCC's work in Northern Ireland
We’re working to prevent child abuse in Northern Ireland. You can help us be there to support every child that needs us.
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Child cruelty crimes surge by more than a fifth - we urgently need government action
10 February 2022 / News
We’re urging the government to strengthen the child protection system and significantly reduce child cruelty crimes.
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Online child abuse crimes have doubled in recent years and more must be done to protect children online
15 September 2021 / News
While online abuse crimes have surged by 78% over four years, new Government plans to regulate social media through the Online Safety Bill fall significantly short of tackling this issue.
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NSPCC's work in England
We’re working to prevent child abuse in England. You can help us be there to support every child that needs us.
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77% of local authorities offer no specialist support for children who have experienced sexual abuse
15 May 2023 / News
We want the government to focus on funding for these services, as the Victims and Prisoners Bill goes through Parliament.
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Our work in Wales
We’re working to prevent child abuse in Wales. You can help us be there to support every child that needs us.
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Molly Russell
30 September 2022 / News
The inquest findings into the death of Molly Russell released today, told she took her own life while suffering from depression and had interacted with harmful social media content.
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Online grooming crimes have risen by more than 80% in four years
12 July 2022 / News
We may see even higher levels of online child sexual abuse, as record levels were reached during the pandemic, and have not subsided, meaning there may be a long-term increase in risk.
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Prime Minister urged to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls
27 April 2023 / News
Rishi Sunak urged to back online Violence Against Women and Girls Code of Practice for big tech firms.
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UK public backs strengthening Online Safety Bill to give children a voice in online safety regulation
10 May 2023 / News
An amendment that would create a dedicated child online safety advocate is due to be debated by Lords next week
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Online child grooming offences pass 10,000
29 May 2020 / News
We are urging the Prime Minister to get social media regulation done as online child grooming offences pass 10,000
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Child sexual abuse victims face longer delays to get to court as waiting times surge
11 August 2022 / News
Waiting to get to court can be extremely distressing for young victims, yet our research shows court waiting times for child sexual abuse cases have surged by 43% in four years.
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Policy and influencing
We stand up for children, demand laws change and take action to better protect children and young people.
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Safe & Happy Sibling Bedroom Sharing: Tips
Dive into out guidance on siblings sharing bedrooms: Discover key safety tips, legal insights, and how to keep a peaceful, secure space for children.
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Children face greater risk of domestic abuse during World Cup
18 November 2022 / News
We’re calling for the Government to deliver a Victims Bill that legislates for support services for children impacted by domestic abuse.
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NSPCC Scotland briefing on the wider context for the future of children's services: beyond the Children and Young People Bill
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Our briefing on the wider context for the future of children's services: beyond the Children and Young People Bill in March 2013.
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Majority believe it's unacceptable to physically punish a child
21 March 2022 / News
New research shows over two-thirds (68%) think physically disciplining a child, for example by smacking, isn't acceptable.
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Our six tests for government to create laws to protect children online
30 September 2020 / News
Our How the Wild West Web Should Be Won report sets out how the upcoming Online Harms Bill must set the global standard in protecting children on the web.
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NSPCC Flaw in the Law Campaign, House of Commons second reading for Serious Crime Bill
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NSPCC briefing for Serious Crime Bill, House of Commons second reading, December 2014.
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NSPCC Scotland response to proposals introducing an offence of Wilful Neglect
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Our submission in response to proposals introducing an offence of Wilful Neglect in January 2015.