Leading medical professionals, particularly the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH), are calling for an end to the legal defense of smacking children in England. They note that smacking is ineffective for children's wellbeing and argue for a complete ban via an amendment to the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill currently in Parliament. This contrasts with Scotland and Wales, which have enforced bans on corporal punishment. Though the English government is monitoring the situation, it currently has no plans to change the law regarding smacking, which has been permitted since the 19th century.
Leading child doctors in England are advocating for a complete ban on smacking children, arguing that it has no positive impact on their wellbeing.
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health aims to remove the legal defense of smacking as "reasonable punishment" as part of ongoing legislative discussions.
Professor Andrew Rowland emphasized, "Now is the time for this Victorian-era punishment to go," highlighting the need for modern approaches to child discipline.
As of now, smacking remains lawful in England under certain circumstances, while Scotland and Wales have already enacted bans on corporal punishment.
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