Educational psychologists demand UK-wide smacking ban

Neil Puffett
Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Smacking is harmful to children's mental health and a UK-wide ban should be introduced, the organisation representing educational psychologists, has said.

The government will consult on extending the criminal offence of “wilful neglect” in adult social care and health settings to children’s social care, education and lead members within local authorities. Picture: Shutterstock
The government will consult on extending the criminal offence of “wilful neglect” in adult social care and health settings to children’s social care, education and lead members within local authorities. Picture: Shutterstock

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