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MP's Bid to Hold Parents Accountable for Youth Crimes Fails

10/30/2025

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Peter Bedford, Conservative MP, proposed an amendment to the Sentencing Bill to hold parents responsible for their children's serious crimes after the fatal attack on Bhim Kohli in Leicestershire.
Bedford has campaigned with Kohli's daughter and argues parents should ensure their children grow up as law-abiding citizens.
He also calls for removing anonymity for young offenders involved in serious crimes.
Parliament debated the amendment but it was ultimately rejected.

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Peter Bedford, Conservative MP, proposed an amendment to the Sentencing Bill to hold parents responsible for their children's serious crimes after the fatal attack on Bhim Kohli in Leicestershire.
Bedford has campaigned with Kohli's daughter and argues parents should ensure their children grow up as law-abiding citizens.
He also calls for removing anonymity for young offenders involved in serious crimes.
Parliament debated the amendment but it was ultimately rejected.