AM
welcomes consultation launch on ending physical punishment of children
Mike
Hedges, the AM for Swansea East, has welcomed the launching of a Welsh Labour
Government consultation on proposals to remove the defence of reasonable punishment in
Wales.
The 12 week
consultation was launched today - part of a much wider package of measures the
Welsh Government is taking to support children to have the best start in life,
and to support their parents to do the best job they can.
The proposed
legislation would not involve the creation of a new offence. It would instead
remove a defence to the existing offences of assault and battery. It would mean
any adult looking after a child would no longer be able to use physical or
corporal punishment against them.
Mike
Hedges AM said
“These
proposals are about giving parents the support to help them raise healthy and
happy children.”
“Times have changed.
Many fewer parents now use physical punishment and there is growing recognition
that there are much more effective alternatives.”
“I am
proud of the Welsh Labour Government’s record of working to ensure children
have the best start in life and of promoting children’s rights.”
“There
will be different views on this legislation but this is a great chance to take
part in the consultation and for residents in Swansea East to have their say to
help try to address concerns as the legislation develops.”
You
can take part in the consultation here
The
Welsh Government, have recently invested significantly in parenting
programmes across Wales and in information campaigns such as ‘Parenting: Give
it Time’ to support parents to be the best they can be.
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