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Baroness Smith of Malvern (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 16 June 2026

Debate

Children: Physical Punishment

Contribution

The point I am trying to make is that, even if you look at the evidence in Scotland and Wales, I am not sure that changes to the specifics of the law around reasonable punishment are the most important and effective way to protect children and to support parents in not resorting to physical punishment of their children. The steps that this Government are taking are more profound and more effective than a change in the law would be.

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