Let police decide if use of force is consequential
In principle, parents should not be have a legal defence of "reasonable force"; however, on a practical basis, the police should have discretion to opt not to prosecute in inconsequential cases.
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Parental Force and Children »Parental Force and Children
Should it be legal for a parent to smack a child? »Should it be legal for a parent to smack a child?
Yes, depending on the circumstances and the degree »Yes, depending on the circumstances and the degree
Who decides what is appropriate? »Who decides what is appropriate?
Let police decide if use of force is consequential
Results in a 'Judge Dredd'-style police state »Results in a 'Judge Dredd'-style police state
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