Phillipson rules out England smacking ban
School children in a classroom
LABOUR’S new legislation on safeguarding children will not include a smacking ban, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson confirmed today.
Speaking as she unveiled the new legislation in Commons, Ms Phillipson ruled out a ban on parents smacking their children in England.
The act is already outlawed in Scotland and Wales and a ban was a commitment made by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer when in opposition.
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