Physical punishment is the most common form of violence against children and a major concern from both children’s rights and public health perspectives. The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child has stated unequivocally that protection from physical punishment in all settings, including in the family home, is a basic human right of…
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We know enough now to stop hitting our children
Despite a steady decline in recent decades, the physical punishment of children remains common in British homes. The UK is one of only five countries in the European Union which has not committed to outlawing all physical punishment. British children have less protection from physical violence than adults – a clear violation of international human…