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Conservative Party Unveils Child Cruelty Register Proposal

2/19/2026

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The Conservative Party proposes a child cruelty register to track individuals convicted of child abuse offenses.
Nick Timothy, the Shadow justice secretary, calls it a vital safeguard against repeat crimes and against offenders disappearing after sentences.
The Crime and Policing Bill has passed the Commons and will be scrutinized in the House of Lords.

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The Conservative Party proposes a child cruelty register to track individuals convicted of child abuse offenses.
Nick Timothy, the Shadow justice secretary, calls it a vital safeguard against repeat crimes and against offenders disappearing after sentences.
The Crime and Policing Bill has passed the Commons and will be scrutinized in the House of Lords.