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23/06/2004
Physical punishment effective in NI homes says survey
Around 89% of people in Northern Ireland believe that physical punishment is an effective form of discipline in the home.
The same figure also believed that physical punishment was an appropriate form of discipline.
The figure is part of a consultation paper published by the Office of Law Reform today, entitled 'Physical Punishment in the Home: Thinking about the Issues, Looking at the Evidence'.
The Paper also asked if the defence of reasonable chastisement should be removed or limited, with just over 90% saying the defence should be retained.
The consultation exercise included face-to-face discussions in focus groups in Londonderry and Belfast and activity sheets, specifically aimed at children and young people.
Just over 1,700 responses were received from individuals, churches and other organisations, revealing a marked difference of opinion between individuals who tended to support the continuing use of physical punishment and organisations/healthcare professionals who tended to want it banned.
(MB)
The same figure also believed that physical punishment was an appropriate form of discipline.
The figure is part of a consultation paper published by the Office of Law Reform today, entitled 'Physical Punishment in the Home: Thinking about the Issues, Looking at the Evidence'.
The Paper also asked if the defence of reasonable chastisement should be removed or limited, with just over 90% saying the defence should be retained.
The consultation exercise included face-to-face discussions in focus groups in Londonderry and Belfast and activity sheets, specifically aimed at children and young people.
Just over 1,700 responses were received from individuals, churches and other organisations, revealing a marked difference of opinion between individuals who tended to support the continuing use of physical punishment and organisations/healthcare professionals who tended to want it banned.
(MB)
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