Smacking children is now officially illegal in parts of Britain
Previously in Wales, and as is still the case in England and Northern Ireland, smacking a child was unlawful, but such an assault was allowed as long as it constituted "reasonable punishment".
Whether the defence was accepted depended on the circumstances of each case, taking into consideration factors such as the age of the child and the nature of the contact, including whether it left a red mark or was carried out with a fist or implement such as a cane or belt. Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan called the day a "historic moment for children and their rights in Wales".
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