It's time for the "Victorian-era punishment" of smacking children to be banned in England as it "undoubtedly harms children's health", according to a group representing leading doctors.

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It's time for the "Victorian-era punishment" of smacking children to be banned in England as it "undoubtedly harms children's health", according to a group representing leading doctors. The Royal ...

Leading children’s doctors are calling for a ban on smacking in England, arguing that the “Victorian-era” punishment puts ...

Doctors are calling for a ban on the “Victorian-era punishment” of smacking children over concerns that it causes significant harm. The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH ...

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Smacking puts children at risk of “really significant physical harm”, leading children’s doctors have said as they call for ... Now is the time for this Victorian-era punishment to go and the Children ...

Doctors are calling for an end to a 'Victorian-era punishment' after research reveals smacking children causes physical and emotional harm and 'has no benefit'. The Royal College of Paediatrics ...

Smacking puts children at risk of “really significant physical harm”, leading children’s doctors have said ... Now is the time for this Victorian-era punishment to go and the Children ...