Submitted by Taylor Chiswell Jones on Thursday 30th December 2021
Published on Tuesday 4th January 2022
Current status: Closed
Closed: Monday 4th July 2022
Signatures: 5,235
Make it illegal for parents to smack children
The law should be changed to remove the use of “reasonable force” when smacking children.
Smacking has been associated with increased aggression, antisocial behaviour, depressive symptoms and anxiety in children. It also carries an increased risk of escalation into more severe abuse. It already illegal in Scotland and the law is changing in wales in March. I believe that the law should be changed in England for the safety and well-being of children.
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