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UK Introduces Child Cruelty Register to Protect Children

2/28/2026

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The UK government plans a Child Cruelty Register for parents convicted of child abuse, similar to sex offender registries.
The move follows advocacy from Paula Hudgell, whose son Tony suffered severe abuse and amputations.
Sentencing minister Jake Richards said the plan increases visibility of abusers to protect vulnerable children, and Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips affirmed the government's commitment to improving child safety.

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The UK government plans a Child Cruelty Register for parents convicted of child abuse, similar to sex offender registries.
The move follows advocacy from Paula Hudgell, whose son Tony suffered severe abuse and amputations.
Sentencing minister Jake Richards said the plan increases visibility of abusers to protect vulnerable children, and Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips affirmed the government's commitment to improving child safety.