Munira Wilson speaking during the Liberal Democrat conference at the Bournemouth Conference Centre, September 23, 2023
CHILD-LIKE sexual abuse dolls could be banned in England and Wales under a new draft law brought forward by Liberal Democrat MP Munira Wilson.
The private member’s Bill aims to close what Ms Wilson calls a “dangerous” legislative gap by criminalising the possession, sale and manufacture of child-like sex dolls, bringing it on par with possessing indecent images of children.
Possession is not currently an offence, though importing one can be prosecuted under the Customs Consolidation Act 1876.
Ms Wilson said police are currently “hampered” in tracking offenders found with dolls, who cannot be placed on the sex offenders register.
Under the draft law, police could seize dolls and offenders found guilty could face prison and monitoring.
Child protection charity the Lucy Faithfull Foundation said the dolls “normalise and legitimise adult sexual behaviour with children.”
Director Stuart Allardyce said: “Although some might suggest they prevent people from harming real children, in reality using them can reinforce sexual fantasies about children.”
A Home Office spokesperson said: “These dolls are vile, and it’s right they should be banned and removed from sale.”
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