Parents in England and Wales who smack children so hard it leaves a mark will face up to five years in jail under new laws in force from Saturday. ... Supporters of smacking say it is an essential part of parents being able to discipline their children.
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The United Nations has urged the British Government to change the law which allows parents to smack their children. ... He told BBC Radio 4's Today Programme a "mild smack" was a perfectly "reasonable" response from parents - although he would like to see the extent of smacking reduced.
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The majority of parents believes smacking is an acceptable way to discipline children, according to the latest research, which also uncovers widespread confusion about the law. ... Smacking children is a decision for parents...
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The law on smacking children is a grey area, which campaigners have sought to change in recent years. ... However, in October 2008, a cross-party group of MPs tried to change the law to introduce an all-out ban on parents smacking their children.
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Information about the law on smacking children ... What is the law on smacking children? ... Legal advice > Child law > Smacking > The Law on Smacking Children...
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What is the law on smacking children? It is unlawful for a parent or carer to smack their child, except where this amounts to 'reasonable punishment'. ...
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"Children are unbeatable!": A broad-based UK Alliance promoting childrens right to be protected from all corporal punishment. ... At a February meeting in London, Thomas Hammarberg told Westminster MPs: "Smacking children is not just a lesson in bad behaviour; it is a potent demonstration of contempt for the human rights...
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(UK) Most children see smacking as any other kind of hitting and have negative feelings about their parents after being physically disciplined, according to a new report.
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Smacking Children - Corporal Punishment - Proposed repeal of Section 59 of N Z Crimes Act - Organisations opposed to smacking ... Return to smacking overview...
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Jan 3, 2010 ... changing the law to make smacking children illegal does nothing to help the children who are physically abused by their parents there is a ...
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