Voices from society on why they belief children should have equal protection from assault

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Supporting equal protection from assault for children

How children and young people let us know their views

In March and April 2008, children and young people responsed to polls on 2 internet sites aimed at young people aged from 11 to 18 - Habbo Hotel and Swapits

Over 4000 children and young people gave us their views on smacking in general and specifically how it made them feel -

Coming soon - the photo gallery of just some of the many powerful quotes we received

Comments from parents and carers

Parents and carers have often written, emailed or phoned to tell us their views on equal protection for children.

You can download it here as a pdf. A parents point of view
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