事关未成年人保护防线，专家建议"强制报告制度"细化落地

Core Viewpoint - The understanding and recognition of the mandatory reporting system for the protection of minors have increased in society, but there is still a gap in widespread acceptance and compliance, particularly among relevant organizations and professionals [1][2]. Group 1: Mandatory Reporting System - The mandatory reporting system was confirmed at the national level by the Supreme People's Procuratorate and nine other departments in May 2020, requiring various organizations and public officials who have close contact with minors to report any suspected abuse immediately [2][3]. - The revised Minor Protection Law, effective from June 1, 2021, incorporated this system into law, and since then, the procuratorial authorities have established a mechanism for reviewing compliance with mandatory reporting [2][3]. - From May 2020 to December 2023, a total of 9,282 cases were prosecuted by procuratorial authorities under the mandatory reporting system [2]. Group 2: Key Stakeholders - Key stakeholders responsible for mandatory reporting include schools, kindergartens, training institutions, hospitals, and child welfare organizations [3][4]. - There is a lack of awareness and understanding of the mandatory reporting obligations among many professionals, which hinders the effectiveness of the system [3][4]. Group 3: Challenges and Recommendations - Medical professionals often lack clear operational guidelines for mandatory reporting, leading to uncertainty in complex situations [4][5]. - It is suggested that health departments develop standardized operational guidelines for mandatory reporting to assist medical staff [5][6]. - Training and awareness campaigns are necessary to ensure that professionals understand their legal responsibilities and the importance of reporting [6][7]. Group 4: Legal and Accountability Issues - There are concerns that current penalties for failing to report are insufficient, as they often result in administrative sanctions rather than more severe consequences [8]. - The legal framework surrounding the mandatory reporting obligations needs to be better integrated with existing laws governing medical and educational professionals to enhance accountability [8].