This paper provides a summary of the Welsh Government’s Children (Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment) (Wales) Bill. It includes a summary provisions of the Bill, and highlights key aspects and documents related to the Bill. It also includes some policy background.
New Publication: Children (Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment) (Wales) Bill (PDF, 775KB)
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Article by Sian Thomas, Senedd Research, National Assembly for Wales