Paula Hudgell and her adopted son Tony visited Downing Street on Tuesday for a meeting with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to discuss the proposed child cruelty register. Mrs Hudgell, who adopted Tony after he lost both of his legs due to serious physical abuse he suffered at the hands of his parents, described the encounter with the PM as "quite emotional" and "quite surreal in some ways." She expressed her gratitude for the opportunity, saying: "It was such an honour for us to meet the Prime Minister. He was very personable, telling Tony how proud he was of him and how much he's achieved." The meeting follows the Government's decision in February to support their campaign for monitoring parents convicted of neglect in a manner comparable to sex offenders. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Tony's story is one of unimaginable suffering at the hands of his very own mother and father. When he was merely 41 days old, his birth parents, Jody Simpson and Anthony Smith, subjected him to a brutal assault that caused multiple fractures, dislocations and blunt trauma to his face. The infant was left without treatment and in tremendous pain for ten days. The attack resulted in organ failure, toxic shock and sepsis, with injuries so severe that doctors had no choice but to amputate both of his legs. Simpson and Smith received 10-year prison sentences in 2018 for their crimes against their son. The proposed register would encompass offences including child neglect, cruelty, abandonment, female genital mutilation and infanticide. According to the Home Office, parents and caregivers who inflict physical harm upon children would face heightened police surveillance and restrictions. LATEST DEVELOPMENTS Scottish University urged to act after students berated Reform UK supporters at pub social Nine finalists selected for City of Culture award including city famous for its 'utopian' planning Man charged after boy, 8, shot dead on farm during 'rabbit shooting expedition' Individuals placed on the register would be obligated to notify authorities of any change of address, alterations to their identity, or plans to travel overseas. They would also be required to inform police should they intend to reside with children again following completion of their sentence. The measures, introduced through an amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill, are anticipated to be formally presented shortly. Tony, now 11 years old, has transformed his tragic beginnings into a remarkable legacy of charitable work. In December 2023, he was awarded the British Empire Medal in recognition of his services to preventing child abuse. The young campaigner also helped establish the Tony Hudgell Foundation and played an instrumental role in raising more than £1.7million for charitable causes throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. The family, who reside in West Malling, Kent, have dedicated themselves to ensuring other children are better protected from abuse. Mrs Hudgell expressed her conviction that the new register will prevent future tragedies, stating she is certain it will save many lives. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter