Isle of Man: Children
Legislation, Statutory and Good Practice Guidance
Isle of Man Safeguarding Board for both children and vulnerable adults is defined by the Isle of Man Safeguarding Act 2018. Safeguarding is not solely the responsibility of the Safeguarding Board but policies and procedures have been developed by them to ensure that safeguarding is everybodies business. Everyone who works with children and vulnearble adults should be aware of their safeguarding responsibilities and know how to recognise, report and respond to safeguarding risks.
If you have any safeguarding concerns in relation to children please contact:
(01624) 686179 during office hours (01624) 631212 out of office hours
Dial 999 in an emergency
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Tynwald is the Isle of Man Parliament
Legislation
All new Acts of Tynwald as enacted can be accessed via the legislation website
These include:
Children and Young Persons (Amendment) Act 2020
Limitation (Childhood Abuse) Act 2020
Regulation of Care (Amendment ) Act 2013
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (as UK Parliament)
Isle of Man Education Act 2001
Children and Young Person Act 2001amendments 2022
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 updated 2023
Statutory Guidance
Regulation Authorities
Registration and Inspection Unit
Charities
Charities Registration and Regulation Act 2019
The Attorney General is the Registrar and Regulator of charities
Guernsey and Alderney and including Sark: Adults
Legislation, Statutory and Good Practice Guidance
Bailiwick Law includes all three Islands
Guernsey and Alderney
If you are a member of the public and have concerns an adult with care and support needs, or at risk or suffering abuse then telephone
Perruque House on 01481 226923
In an emergency call the police on 999 or 112
Criminal Records Checks
Legislation
The Data Protection (Bailiwick Of Guernsey) Law, 2017
The Criminal Justice (Sex Offenders and Miscellaneous Provisions) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2013
The Rehabilitation of Offenders (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2002
The Human Rights (Implementation and Amendment) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2004
Isle of Man: Adults
Legislation, Statutory and Good Practice Guidance
Tynwald is the Isle of Man Parliament
Isle of Man Safeguarding Board for both children and vulnerable adults is defined by the Isle of Man Safeguarding Act 2018. The newly formed Statutory Safeguarding Board its website has not yet been completed. Safeguarding is not solely the responsibility of the Safeguarding Board but policies and procedures have been developed by them to ensure that safeguarding is everybodies business. Everyone who works with children and vulnearble adults should be aware of their safeguarding responsibilities and know how to recogonise, report and respond to safeguarding risks.
If you have any safeguarding concern in relation to adults please contact:
(01624) 685969 during office hours
(01624) 650000 out of office hours
Dial 999 in an emergency
Legislation
All new Acts of Tynwald as enacted can be accessed via the legislation website
These include:
Regulation of Care (Amendment ) Act 2020
Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (as UK Parliament)
Statutory Guidance
Good Practice Guidance
Isle of Man Government: Inter Agency safeguarding Adults Policy and Adult Protection Procedures 2018-2020 These Procedures support the statutory guidance of the Isle of Man Safeguarding Board, Safeguarding Act 2018, and have been developed in line with best practice guidance from the U.K; the Care Act (2014)(UK), National Standards Framework “Safeguarding Adults” developed by the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, London Multi-agency Adult Safeguarding Policy & Procedures and North West Safeguarding Adults Policy (version 4.8).
Regulation Authorities
Registration and Inspection Unit
Charities
Charities Registration and Regulation Act 2019 The Attorney General is the Registrar and Regulator of charities
Guernsey and Alderney and including Sark: Children
Legislation, Statutory Guidance, Good Practice Guidance and Advice
Bailiwick Law includes all three Islands
Guernsey and Alderney
If you are a member of the public who has concerns about a child's welfare or safety, and if that child is in Guernsey or Alderney, call a children's services social worker on01481 723182. Out of office hours, contact the Emergency Duty Team on01481 725241
If it is an emergency, please call the police on 999 or 112.
Islands Safeguarding Children Partnership (ISCP) (Guernsey and Alderney)
Legislation
The sexual Offences Act (Bailiwich of Guernsey) Law 2020
The Data Protection (Bailiwick Of Guernsey) Law, 2017
Children (Guernsey and Alderney) Law, 2008.
The Criminal Justice (Children & Juvenile Court Reform) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law 2008
Minimum age of criminal responsibility 12 years
The Human Rights (Implementation and Amendment) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2004
The Rehabilitation of Offenders (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2002
Human Rights (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2000
Multi-agency Guidance
Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023 updated 2024
Harmful Sexual Behaviour Framework 2023 [1Mb]
Procedures
Sark
If you are concerned about a child in Sark, the Sark Children’s Protection Panel has been formed to coordinate child protection procedures in Sark. They have produced a public information leaflet, available Islands Safeguarding Children Partnership – Health Connections Guernsey
Dial 999 in an emergency
Legislation
Education (Sark) (Amendment Law 2020
The Education (Sark) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019
The Education (Sark) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2018
The Education (Sark) Ordinance, 2003
Education (Sark) (Amendment) Law, 2003
The Education (Sark) Law, 2001[a] is hereby amended by inserting into section 1(1)(d) thereof, immediately after the word "schools", the following words -"(including the provision of a safe and secure working environment)".
The Education (Sark) Law, 2001
Charities
Policy
Other
Sark Education Committee Mandate 2019
This mandate includes the duty to inspect education and to work with the Island Safeguarding Office and the Safeguarding hub
Reports and Inquiries
