Smacking Ban - Equal rights for children equal protection from assault
The Children (Equal Protection from Assault) Act 2019 comes into force on 7 November 2020. This means that things such as smacking, hitting and slapping a child will be against the law.
To find out more information please see the Scot Gov or see the information provided below. Alternatively you can also find helpful hints and tips on how to cope with behaviour at Parent Club
- Download the Equal Protection Factsheet (PDF, 190 KB)(opens new window)
- Download the Equal Protection FAQ's (PDF, 406 KB)(opens new window)
- Download the Equal Protection Poster for Children #1 (PDF, 409 KB)(opens new window)
- Download the Equal Protection Poster for Children #2 (PDF, 585 KB)(opens new window)
- Download the Equal Protection Q & A's #1 (PDF, 503 KB)(opens new window)
- Download the Equal Protection Q & A's #2 (PDF, 678 KB)(opens new window)
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