While this is a hugely significant step for the country, it is a painful reminder to those of us watching from across the border that Westminster is behind the curve on this issue.
We know from the children and young people reaching out to Childline for help that physical abuse leaves them feeling scared, lonely, helpless and confused. Some children tell us of their inability to sleep or eat, while others say they turn to behaviours such as binge drinking and self-harming as a way to cope.
One young person told us “it’s like a spill that can’t be mopped up.” But it doesn’t have to be like this.
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