Category - smacking

Bible rethink on corporal punishment gathers pace around the world

staff writers — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 08:02:05 +0000

Outdated language used to justify corporal punishment of children is set to be removed from new translations of the Bible in Norway. Church leaders have given the green light to the proposal, put forward by the Norwegian Ombudsman for Children

New Zealand bishops call for end to corporal punishment

staff writers — Tue, 01 May 2007 16:28:24 +0100

Anglican Bishops in New Zealand have backed a move to end the smacking of children.

Methodist church backs compromise on smacking

staff writers — Mon, 05 Jul 2004 12:00:00 +0100

The Methodist Church has issued a statement in support of a compromise amendment to the Children Bill as the row over plans to ban parents from smacking children escalated today ahead of a crucial parliamentary vote.

Compromise may be found over smacking ban

staff writers — Tue, 22 Jun 2004 12:00:00 +0100

Hopes of a compromise deal between anti-smacking campaigners, including church leaders in the House of Lords, and the Government grew last night.

Church pushes for smacking ban

staff writers — Mon, 14 Jun 2004 12:00:00 +0100

Campaigners against violence will be cheered by the news that Church leaders are pressing ahead with efforts to ban smacking.

Bishop pushes for smacking ban

staff writers — Thu, 20 May 2004 12:00:00 +0100

In the House of Lords today a bishop will introduce measures which would make the smacking of children illegal.

Government rejects Bishop's bid to ban smacking

staff writers — Thu, 20 May 2004 12:00:00 +0100

The Government has rejected a bid to ban the smacking of children.