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Physical Punishment of Children is Harmful and Must Be Banned in England and Northern Ireland, Says Report Co-authored by City St George's Researcher
June 12, 2026
LONDON, England, June 12 (TNSxrep) -- City St George, University of London issued the following news:

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Physical punishment of children is harmful and must be banned in England and Northern Ireland, says report co-authored by City St George's researcher

Hitting or smacking children as a form of punishment is linked to behavioural problems and worse exam results, according to a new report published by UCL and co-authored by Dr Becca Lacey, Reader in . . .

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