Three years ago on 21 March 2022, Wales joined more than 60 nations around the world by making physical punishment of children illegal. The main aim of this landmark legislation is to help protect children and their rights.

The law applies to everyone in Wales, including visitors to Wales. It gives children the same protection from assault as adults and means the physical punishment of children is illegal everywhere in Wales.

While smacking is what usually comes to mind, physical punishment can take many forms including hitting, slapping and........

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