Wales Fifth Senedd Status: Enacted

anaw 2020 3 — Children (Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment) (Wales) Act 2020 / Deddf Plant (Diddymu Amddiffyniad Cosb Resymol) (Cymru) 2020

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senedd
  4. ✓
    To Executive
  5. 5
    Enacted

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In plain language

The bill abolishes the defense of reasonable punishment for parents disciplining children in Wales.

This legislation removes the legal defense that allowed parents to use reasonable physical punishment on their children. It aims to protect children from violence and promote their welfare.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families in Wales will need to adapt their disciplinary approaches to comply with the new law prohibiting physical punishment.

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (96)

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