New UK law bans making, selling, or owning child-like sexual abuse dolls
A new law in the UK will create a specific offence for making, selling, or owning child-like sexual abuse dolls. This bill, called the Child-like Sexual Abuse Dolls (Offences) Private Members’ Bill, aims to close a loophole in current legislation that does not specifically cover these items. Anyone found with such a doll could face a jail term of up to 5 years. The government is supporting this bill to give police greater powers to stop abusers and prevent harm to children. This initiative is part of broader efforts to protect children from sexual abuse, both online and offline.
What it means for you
For anyone in the UK, it will become illegal to buy, sell, or own child-like sexual abuse dolls, with potential jail terms of up to 5 years for those caught.
Who this affects
Residents of the UK
Key points
- •New UK law will ban making, selling, or owning child-like sexual abuse dolls.
- •The offence carries a jail term of up to 5 years.
- •Current legislation does not have a specific offence for these dolls.
- •The bill aims to give police greater powers to prevent harm to children.
Reference: Child-like Sexual Abuse Dolls (Offences) Private Members’ Bill
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