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Tony’s Law

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MissAdventure Wed 01-Dec-21 11:47:19

Death penalty for child abusers.
I'd volunteer to flick the switch.

Calistemon Wed 01-Dec-21 11:44:35

Hetty58

Such an inspirational little chap, who never gives up. I'd welcome longer sentences, equivalent to the same injuries inflicted on an adult. The law treats children as 'lesser beings' - why?

I really don't know Hetty58 especially as they are so defenceless.

Calistemon Wed 01-Dec-21 11:43:28

I posted about this on another thread about a little boy who did not survive his parents' abuse, so thank you for starting this thread, Allsorts

That evil pair may be out of prison next year. Surely, at the least, ten years should mean ten years, not five?
A whole life sentence is more appropriate for people who can inflict such dreadful injuries on a tiny baby.

Tony and his now parents are inspirational and thanks too to MP Tom Tugendhat for campaigning with them for Tony's Law.

Tony raised over £1 million last year for the hospital where he was treated by walking, having been inspired by Captain Tom.

Kali2 Wed 01-Dec-21 11:35:34

Agreed

Smileless2012 Wed 01-Dec-21 09:02:34

It's still not enough IMO. They should be locked up for life.

Hetty58 Wed 01-Dec-21 08:43:31

Such an inspirational little chap, who never gives up. I'd welcome longer sentences, equivalent to the same injuries inflicted on an adult. The law treats children as 'lesser beings' - why?

Shelflife Wed 01-Dec-21 08:34:33

I completely agree Allsorts. The sentence for Tony's biological parents should have been life. Think they will be released soon after 5 years in prison!!!!!! It beggers belief than anyone can be so cruel. Sadly this is not an isolated case. The new law is not before time.

Allsorts Wed 01-Dec-21 08:16:52

Watching this lovely little boy Tony last night on the news last night was humbling. How can any human being do what they did, how can anyone do anything like that and to their own baby, they can’t change, you could never live with the guilt if you did. His birth parents should never come out of prison, but with this new law it will mean a life sentence for future cases, Thank God he has a home with his proper Mom and Dad where his is so loved.
People literally get away with murder now there is no deterrent. The victims and perpetrators get younger.