Bill banning corporal punishment hurdles second reading
By Charlie V. Manalo 06/06/2011The House of Representatives has approved on second reading a bill prohibiting parents, guardians, teachers and elders from subjecting a child to any form of corporal punishment or physical and psychological threats.
Bagong Henerasyon Rep. Bernadette Herrera-Dy, principal author of the measure, said House Bill 4455 may be expected to be passed on third and final reading before the chamber goes on sine die adjournment this week.
Re-titled “The Positive and Non-Violent Discipline on Children Act”, HB 4455 was successfully defended by Herrera-Dy on the floor last week, with lawmakers reaching a consensus that enactment of the measure has become imperative.
Under the bill, corporal punishment refers to cruel and unusual punishment or acts that subject the child to indignities and other excessive chastisement that embarrasses or humiliates the child. It includes physical punishment and is imposed by an adult or by another child to discipline, train or control the victim...... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
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