MPs back ban on sale and ownership of 'vile' paedo sex dolls

See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Published: 11:00 EDT, 4 September 2026 | Updated: 11:06 EDT, 4 September 2026 MPs have moved closer to outlawing 'disgusting' child-like sexual abuse dolls after they backed a new law making it illegal to own, make or sell them.The new legislation aims to close a loophole in the law that means it is illegal to import the plastic horrors but legal to possess one in England and Wales.The Child-like Sexual Abuse Dolls (Offences) Bill passed its second reading in the Commons today without needing to be put to the vote, a sign of the cross-party support it has.Liberal Democrat MP Munira Wilson, who is behind the private member's bill, said the draft law will close a 'dangerous' legislative gap by bringing possession of a doll on par with possessing indecent images of children.'I'm incredibly pleased to see this important legislation pass its first test. These dolls are simply vile and they should have been banned years ago,' she said.'Anyone using these dolls quite clearly presents a danger to children and these items have no place in our society.'As both a mother and an MP, when I discovered this gap in the law, I had to act. I very much hope the Bill will continue to progress smoothly through the Commons so that we can take one step closer to making our country safer for children.' Liberal Democrat MP Munira Wilson, who is behind the private member's bill, said the draft law will close a 'dangerous' legislative gap Under the Bill, police will be able to seize dolls like these, which were confiscated by UK Border Force, and offenders who are found guilty could face prison time as well as monitoringThe legislation will need the approval of both the Commons and the House of Lords for it to become law.Under the Bill, police will be able to seize such dolls and offenders who are found guilty could face prison time as well as monitoring.It is drafted to include any doll which 'resembles a child or any part of a child', to prevent perpetrators getting around the proposed law, Ms Wilson said.Abigail Gill, acting head of policy and public affairs at the NSPCC, said: 'We are pleased to see this Bill pass its second reading in Parliament and strongly support its continued progress. 'The Bill, which seeks to criminalise the manufacture, distribution and possession of child‑like sexual abuse dolls, is an important step towards closing a dangerous gap in the law.'There is no comprehensive evidence that the use of these grotesque dolls prevents potential offenders from committing contact offences against children.'In fact, using these dolls or other realistic props could risk adults becoming desensitised, as is often seen among those who view indecent images.'Anything that appears to normalise or mimic the abuse of children and young people is dangerous and unacceptable. We urge the Government to continue backing this Bill to ensure it becomes law so that no child is left at risk of harm.'