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)
Children and Young Person Act 2001
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 2001
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
