The First Anti-Spanking Law in the World

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Summary: In 1979, the International Year of
the Child, Sweden became the first
country in the world to prohibit all
physical punishment of children. This
pamphlet gives a historical
background to the legislation, and
describes a working process that
may be used by other countries and
governments around the world.

Articles: 
Article 24: Health and health services
Article 19: Protection from abuse and neglect
Article 28: Education
Organisation: 
Save the Children Sweden
Web: 
http://www.rb.se/bookshop
Tags: 
Reporting to and monitoring the CRC
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