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Category - corporal punishment

25 May 2011

Indonesian government called upon to repeal caning bylaws in Aceh

The Indonesian government has been called upon to end the use of caning as a form of punishment and repeal the laws that allow it in Aceh.
24 Jan 2008

Bible rethink on corporal punishment gathers pace around the world

Outdated language used to justify corporal punishment of children is set to be removed from new translations of the Bible in Norway.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
1 May 2007

New Zealand bishops call for end to corporal punishment

Anglican Bishops in New Zealand have backed a move to end the smacking of children.
5 Jul 2004

Methodist church backs compromise on smacking

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.
22 Jun 2004

Compromise may be found over smacking ban

Hopes of a compromise deal between anti-smacking campaigners, including church leaders in the House of Lords, and the Government grew last night.
14 Jun 2004

Church pushes for smacking ban

Campaigners against violence will be cheered by the news that Church leaders are pressing ahead with efforts to ban smacking.
20 May 2004

Bishop pushes for smacking ban

In the House of Lords today a bishop will introduce measures which would make the smacking of children illegal.
20 May 2004

Government rejects Bishop's bid to ban smacking

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

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