Ombudsperson against corporal punishment

The Ombudsperson for Children, Shirin Aumeeruddy-Cziffra, is in favour of prohibiting all corporal punishment. She believes that urgent action is needed to fully respect the rights of children. She wants this clause to be added to the new Children’s Bill, which is being prepared. “Despite the provisions of the Education Regulations of 1957, which stipulates [...]

21 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily