Save The Children Applauds Parliamentary Support For Section 59

Save the Children welcomes the debate for the Crimes Amendment Bill (Abolition of Force as a Justification for Child Discipline) (Section 59) to enable the Bill to move to its third reading.

“While the latest amendment to the Bill aims to allay public fears of excessive prosecution, we must not forget that the issue is about children, says John Bowis, Save the Children New Zealand's Executive Director.

“This is a crucial piece of legislation for the protection of children in New Zealand. The Bill aims to increase children’s legal protection from abuse and violence.”

“We must keep the attention of the Bill on children and not be distracted by side-issues.
Our focus, as always, is on the best interest of children. All children deserve a safe a happy home.”

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