The Conservative Party proposes a child cruelty register and expanded whole-life sentences for attacks on former officers.

The Conservative Party is proposing a national child cruelty register requiring convicted offenders to register with police after serving sentences, similar to the sex offenders register, to better protect victims. The measure, part of the Sentencing Bill, follows the case of Tony Hudgell, an infant severely abused as a newborn, resulting in amputations and long-term trauma. The party also seeks to expand whole life prison sentences to include those who murder off-duty or former police or prison officers, motivated by revenge, citing the 2024 killing of former officer Lenny Scott. The proposals aim to strengthen protections for vulnerable individuals and ensure justice for public servants.