New register for people convicted of child cruelty

Government amendments to Crime and Policing Bill would require same police notification requirements as for registered sex offenders.  Those convicted of child cruelty offences such as neglect, abandonment, genital mutilation and infanticide will face new penalties, under proposed changes to the law put forward by the government.   The changes include being more closely monitored by police and will face similar restrictions as registered sex offenders. That could … Continue reading New register for people convicted of child cruelty