Distinguishing physical punishment from child
physical abuse is considered one of the most
contentious issues among Child Protection
practitioners in the UK. This becomes even more
complex when it is associated with culture and
parenting practices.

In most Black African and other Minority Communities,
physical punishment is considered an integral part of
parenting. Most parents using such method are often
unsure of the extent to which
physical punishment of children becomes unlawful and
how far does such a law mitigate against their
culture and parenting practices.

This small-scale...