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Make it illegal for parents to smack children

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Background

We want the government to bring in legislation which prohibits the slapping, hitting and smacking of children.

Additional details

We feel that too many children are seriously injured both physically and mentally by parental abuse.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

Milton Keynes CentralEmily Darlington
5
TorbaySteve Darling
4
Corby and East NorthamptonshireLee Barron
3
Hornsey and Friern BarnetCatherine West
3
ChelmsfordMarie Goldman
2
Dunstable and Leighton BuzzardAlex Mayer
2
Derby SouthBaggy Shanker
2
TewkesburyCameron Thomas
2
SalfordRebecca Long Bailey
2
Oxford West and AbingdonLayla Moran
2
Harborough, Oadby and WigstonNeil O'Brien
2
Plymouth Sutton and DevonportLuke Pollard
2
Ossett and Denby DaleJade Botterill
2
Ealing Central and ActonDr Rupa Huq
1
ClactonNigel Farage
1
Derbyshire DalesJohn Whitby
1
BootlePeter Dowd
1
DartfordJim Dickson
1
HalifaxKate Dearden
1
Coventry North WestTaiwo Owatemi
1

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 709573.