Consultation on the Children (Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment) (Wales) Bill
Tystiolaeth i’r Pwyllgor Plant, Pobl Ifanc ac Addysg ar gyfer craffu Cyfnod 1 Bil Plant (Diddymu Amddiffyniad Cosb Resymol) (Cymru) |
Evidence submitted to the Children, Young People and Education Committee for Stage 1 scrutiny of the Children (Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment) (Wales) Bill |
CADRP-649 |
CADRP-649 |
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Currently, children do not have equal protection due to the existence of the defence. I believe this is not right and must change.
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Yes, to ensure that Wales complies with Article 19 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
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I am concerned that there has been scaremongering surrounding the Bill and, consequently, a great deal of misinformation.
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I am glad that there will be a concerted effort to provide accurate information regarding the Bill and address any misinformation.
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There was a time, when domestic abuse was seen as something that just happened in our society and was the norm. But attitudes have changed and we now have domestic abuse legislation. Similarly, we need legislation to protect our children. It is the very least they deserve and should expect.
I believe children in Wales deserve to be respected and to have equal protection in law as adults.