Rachel de Souza emphasized that banning smacking is essential for protecting children, highlighting that previous bans in Scotland and Wales indicate the necessity to expand this protection to England.
De Souza remarked that the ongoing cases of child abuse present a clear argument for stronger protective measures, insisting that the physical punishment of children should not be permissible in any form.
The children's commissioner stated, 'I abhor violence of any kind against children,' advocating for immediate action to prevent harm and ensure the safety and rights of children.
Stressing the vulnerability of children compared to adults, she pointed out that parents who should love and care for them often perpetrate violence, underscoring the urgency for a ban on smacking.
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