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Is It Illegal to Hit or Smack a Child?

Posted by Mandy Parry On 12 October 2016 28 February 2025

Last week I facilitated a great discussion on smacking which reminded me of how much confusion exists on this subject. Currently the law in England and Wales stipulates that it is not illegal for a parent (or any person the parent has given their consent to discipline) to hit their child – as long as …

Is It Illegal to Hit or Smack a Child?

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