An 11-year-old boy who had both legs amputated after being assaulted by his birth parents has won his campaign for a new child safety register. Parents guilty of neglect will face similar monitoring to sex offenders following an amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill, which the government said it expects to table "shortly". The announcement follows a campaign by Tony Hudgell and his adoptive mum Paula, from West Malling in Kent. Tony, who received the British Empire Medal for services to the prevention of child abuse, told the BBC he was "so happy it's finally happening and that children will be more protected". Paula said: "This is a victory for Tony - and for every child who deserves to be safe, protected and heard. "It shows that with persistence, courage, and a united team, real change is possible. "After eight years of campaigning, I am incredibly proud that the child cruelty register is finally becoming a reality.…