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John Finnie has said. MSP Mr Finnie defended his plan for a Member's Bill to remove the defence of "justifiable assault", which allows parents to use physical punishment to admonish a child, as he launched a consultation on the move. The Highlands and Islands MSP said Scotland was "out of step" with.... |
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Proposals that would ban the smacking of children are not about criminalising parents, Green MSP John Finnie has said. Mr Finnie defended his plan for a Member’s Bill to remove the defence of “justifiable assault”, which allows parents to use physical punishment to admonish a child, as he launched a consultation on the move. |
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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Under Scottish law, parents can claim a defence of "justifiable assault" when punishing their child. Proposals to ban parents in Scotland from smacking their children have been opened up for public consultation. |
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Thank you for inviting me at this forum and I want to assure you that as a party, of excellence, we welcome all progressive discourse and beneficial dialogue pertaining to a not so distant bright future for this beloved and beautiful country that we all love. |
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A French military plane is loaded with supplies bound for the cyclone-hit New Caledonia island of Lifou. Photo: Supplied / Government of New Caledonia.
Relief supplies are being flown to New Caledonia's Lifou island which was worst hit by Cyclone Donna this week. |
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GETTY The coronation of King George VI took place 80 years ago today The coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, the present Queen’s parents, which took place 80 years ago today, was a very special event in many different ways. For a start it was the first coronation to be broadcast live.... |
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Former Hong Kong leader Donald Tsang Yam-kuen’s respiratory illness has eased, he revealed on Friday, but he has lost a considerable amount of weight as he prepares to face a corruption trial later this year. The ex-chief executive, 72, offered a rare glimpse into his health struggles as he.... |
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A Kariba based gospel singer Shupikai Magaso has weathered financial challenges, lack of airplay and doggy marketing to release five albums. Masango said poor marketing is negatively affecting musicians. "As for the challenges I faced in this industry, as you know the music industry is a tough one. |
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Cassie Sainsbury has revealed her torment inside Bogata's El Buen Pastor jail, saying she is being bullied by other prisoners and not being treated for ongoing health problems. In a world exclusive interview with News Corp Australia, the 22-year-old South Australian describes her life inside the.... |
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One of the first and finest of the northern B.C. music scene is coming to Prince George for a long overdue concert. Roy Forbes has been to P.G. many times over the years, and some of those shows have been standout performances, he said, but it has been a long time since he was here for a show. |
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Her family membership dates back to the 19th century. Holmstrom herself recalls Sunday school classes so large, dividers were put up each week to divide the classes. She fondly remembers the annual Christmas programs. "This is my second home," Holmstrom said. Phyllis Powell, 82, of Crest Hill, feels the same way. |
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