Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson mentioned that while she remains 'open-minded' about a potential ban on smacking children in England, she emphasized that there are no immediate plans to change existing laws. Phillipson stated during a BBC interview that the government is still in the process of evaluating how such a ban would be implemented, highlighting the importance of considering expert opinions on child welfare and safety.
According to Anna Edmundson from the NSPCC, there has been a significant increase in calls to the charity’s helpline from adults concerned about physical punishment, indicating a growing societal concern about smacking. She underscored the need for government intervention, stating that children in England should have the same legal protections against physical punishment that are already in place in Scotland and Wales.
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