Children (Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment) (Wales) Act 2020
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The Children (Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment) (Wales) Act 2020 (anaw 3) (Welsh: Deddf Plant (Diddymu Amddiffyniad Cosb Resymol) (Cymru) 2020) is an Act of the National Assembly for Wales that was given royal assent on 20 March 2020. It was introduced to the Assembly in March 2019[1] by Julie Morgan AM and passed on the 28 January 2020. It was first detailed in February 2019 by way of an Explanatory Memorandum.[2]
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Act of the National Assembly for Wales | |
Long title | An Act of the National Assembly for Wales to abolish the common law defence of reasonable punishment in relation to corporal punishment of a child taking place in Wales; and for connected purposes. |
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Citation | anaw 3 |
Introduced by | Julie Morgan AM |
Territorial extent | Wales |
Dates | |
Royal assent | 20 March 2020 |
Commencement | 21 March 2022 |
Status: Current legislation | |
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