What is child protection act 2004?

The Child Protection Act 2004 is legislation in the United Kingdom designed to safeguard children from abuse and neglect. It established a framework for the protection of children, including mandatory reporting of child abuse, the appointment of local safeguarding children boards, and the creation of a national database of individuals who pose a risk to children. The Act emphasizes the importance of inter-agency cooperation in child welfare and aims to ensure that children's rights and well-being are prioritized in all decisions affecting them.