Smacking children was banned in Wales from March 2022 (Image: PA)

The number of parents in Wales taken to court since the smacking ban came into force three years ago has been revealed. In March 2022, the Children (Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment) Act 2020 came into force in Wales which made all physical punishment of children illegal by removing the common law defence of "reasonable punishment" for parents and carers.

Data from the Welsh Government , released as a result of a report into the law by campaigners, said court action was taken as a last resort in "fewer than five" cases since 2022. We have asked for clarification for the exact number.

A review of the law has been expected from the Welsh Government, and campaigners say they have instead compiled their own r

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