Friday, September 3, 2010

Europe turns against smacking

Europe turns against smacking

The UK government has missed an opportunity, say children's groups, to join a growing number of countries that refuse to allow children to be hit or smacked - even by their parents.

Instead, the government is considering means to limit in England the circumstances in which parents accused of physical abuse can use in court the 139-year-old defence of "reasonable chastisement".

In the UK, a child can be hit, thumped or struck if a parent can satisfy a court that his or her act constituted "reasonable chastisement".. Pandora bracelets online shop supply pandora beads,pandora bracelets,Silver,Gold,Murano Glass.We sure you will like when you see their workmanship.

The eight European countries that already expressly forbid any kind of physical assault on a child have done so by affording children the same legal rights as adults.

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In its defence, the government says that it should not, and does not want to interfere in the private relationship between parents and their children, and that most people know the difference between a "mild rebuke" and assault.

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It added a provision to its Parenthood and Guardianship Code which now reads: "Children are entitled to care, security and a good upbringing.

"Children are to be treated with respect for their person and individuality and may not be subjected to corporal punishment or any other humiliating treatment."

The Children's Rights Commission which drafted the legislation emphasised: "The primary purpose of the provision is to make it clear that beating children is not permitted.. womens accessories are decorative items that supplement one's garment, such as fashion jewellery, gloves and tights.Je

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