We’re calling for equal protection in England as poll shows over two-thirds of adults believe it’s unacceptable to physically punish children.
- Our latest research, a YouGov poll of almost 3,000 over 18s, shows 68% think physically disciplining a child, for example by smacking, isn't acceptable.
- On March 21, the day the “reasonable chastisement” defence is abolished in Wales, almost two-thirds (64%) said it’s time to change the law in England and give children the same protection against assault as adults.
- The abolition of reasonable chastisement in Wales comes 16 months after the law was changed in Scotland.