Safeguarding and the law Find information and recommendations for ensuring your safeguarding follows the law

This NCVO guide provides a comprehensive overview of the law as it applies to safeguarding in the charity sector. It covers charities' general legal duties of care, reporting obligations, anti-discrimination duties, and trustee responsibilities, as well as specific legal frameworks for safeguarding children, adults at risk, and people affected by domestic abuse or terrorism. The guide also addresses safeguarding when working with partner organisations, whistleblower protections under PIDA, and considerations around non-recent and historic abuse, including limitation periods. It is freely accessible and serves as a practical legal reference for charity staff and trustees.