6. Other Aspects

Question 1

When must you register a child?

Answer 1

Within 21 days as per the registration of births act 1965

Question 2

Can you smack children?

Answer 2

Yes, as per reasonable chastisement.

Question 3

Guest v Annan?

Answer 3

Father smacked 8 year old. Although justifiable, punishment had been excessive.

Question 4

What is the current law?

Answer 4

As per section 51 of the 2003 act

Question 5

Important example?

Answer 5

Locality Reporter v S

Mother slapped child, reported to Children’s Reporter. Held mother was not likely to cause unnecessary suffering or injury under 1937 Act