The physical punishment of children is now outlawed in Wales. Any type of corporal punishment, including smacking, hitting, slapping and shaking, has been made illegal in the country from Monday.
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A five-year-old boy who was found dead in a river was made by his parents to stand facing a wall “for 30 minutes at a time” as punishment, a court
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The mother of Star Hobson has had her prison sentence for causing or allowing the 16-month-old’s death increased by the Court of Appeal. Frankie Smith (pictured), 20, was jailed at
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A teenage boy accused of murdering a five-year-old had a “desire for violence” and spoke of killing people, a court has been told. The body of Logan Mwangi, also known
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Victims of historical institutional abuse in Northern Ireland have been told they were failed by the state during a long-awaited public apology at Stormont. Survivors watched on in the Assembly
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Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis said “it is only right” that victims of historical institutional abuse will receive a formal apology in Stormont. The apology will be given by five
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An ex-Radio One DJ who arranged to have sex with vulnerable children in the Philippines has been jailed for 12 years. Mark Page, who worked at the station in the
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A woman and her violent ex-boyfriend have been found guilty of killing a two-year-old boy after their horrific abuse was captured on secret mobile phone recordings. Kyrell Matthews (pictured) was
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A mother accused of murdering her five-year-old son seemed like a loving and engaged parent to those who knew her, a court has heard. Logan Mwangi, also known as Logan
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A mother who caused her baby daughter’s death after searching “I want to give up my child” online while keeping her in a “chaotic and dirty” home is facing jail.
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