Children's commissioners in the UK have called for a complete ban on smacking, arguing that the current legal defense of "reasonable punishment" is outdated and morally unacceptable. They want legislation that aligns with Wales and Scotland, where physical punishment is prohibited. The demand follows the tragic murder of 10-year-old Sara Sharif, which has renewed focus on the issues surrounding corporal punishment. The call reflects a broader consensus that physical punishment should have no place in modern parenting and childcare practices, urging action for children's rights and protection.
The children's commissioners have united to call for a complete ban on smacking, condemning the current legal framework which allows for a defence of "reasonable punishment" in England and Northern Ireland.
The current system is "outdated and morally repugnant," they say, and should follow examples set by Wales and Scotland, where all forms of corporal punishment against children have been outlawed.
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