Consultation on the Children (Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment) (Wales) Bill

Tystiolaeth i’r Pwyllgor Plant, Pobl Ifanc ac Addysg ar gyfer craffu Cyfnod 1 Bil Plant (Diddymu Amddiffyniad Cosb Resymol) (Cymru)	Evidence submitted to the Children, Young People and Education Committee for Stage 1 scrutiny of the Children (Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment) (Wales) Bill
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About you

Individual

1 The Bill’s general principles

1.1 Do you support the principles of the Children (Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment) (Wales) Bill?

— No

1.2 Please outline your reasons for your answer to question 1.1

(we would be grateful if you could keep your answer to around 1000 words)

As a parent of 3 childen who are all grown up. I would rather see a parent tap/smack

A child for touching the cooker/wood burner/very sharp knives/toasters etc. Then see

A child carry a scar/ burn make around for the rest pf there life. School punishment

 Should be introduced back into schools as long as parents sign and give permission

I always told my children if anyone came and knocked my door when they where young

To complain about them they would be punished.

Respect

Honour

Kindness

And love.

The old way to bring children up into the world.

1.3 Do you think there is a need for legislation to deliver what this Bill is trying to achieve?

(we would be grateful if you could keep your answer to around 1000 words)

No.

2 The Bill’s implementation

2.1 Do you have any comments about any potential barriers to  implementing the Bill? If no, go to question 3.1

(we would be grateful if you could keep your answer to around 1000 words)

I gave birth to that child.

I fed it. I love it. I cloth it. I take care of its needs.

I keep it safe and warm.

That gives u the right to take away the way.

Disapline my child.

2.2 Do you think the Bill takes account of these potential barriers?

(we would be grateful if you could keep your answer to around 1000 words)

Its my CHILD.

3 Unintended consequences

3.1 Do you think there are there any unintended consequences arising from the Bill? If no, go to question 4.1

(we would be grateful if you could keep your answer to around 1000 words)

People who are cruel and mistreat child.

Will still do it behind closed doors.

These are the ones who u should be targeting.

Give longer prison sentences.

4 Financial implications

4.1 Do you have any comments on the financial implications of the Bill (as set out in Part 2 of the Explanatory Memorandum)? If no, go to question 5.1

(we would be grateful if you could keep your answer to around 1000 words)

Its a waste of money.

Trying to bring this bill in

You should be spending this money on ChildLine/school nurse

Teachers who should be better trained

Free school meals. After school clubs etc

5 Other considerations

5.1 Do you have any other points you wish to raise about this Bill?

(we would be grateful if you could keep your answer to around 1000 words)

Waste of money.

Waste of time