Latest editorial
US president suggests he might visit the King in September
Welsh government considering banning smacking
RNLI confirms death following medical emergency
Warning from NASUWT general secretary
'Genuine reform is desperately needed'
Government urged to consider further measures
Walkout follows long-running dispute over sacking
SMACKING could be banned in Wales under plans to remove the defence of “reasonable punishment” to battery and assault offences.
The Welsh government is launching a 12-week consultation on the issue today as part of plans for a wider package of measures to support children.
If implemented, Wales would be following Scotland in ending the physical punishment of children.
More from this author
