RE: Lloyds - British22 Dec 2025 20:38
In England, corporal punishment is still legally permissible in the home under the defense of "reasonable punishment," though its application is highly restricted and subject to legal scrutiny,
the legal framework in Cyprus unequivocally prohibits corporal punishment in all settings, the challenge lies in overcoming the historical and cultural acceptance of such practices within society. This gap between legal prohibition and social acceptance necessitates ongoing efforts in public education and enforcement to ensure that the legal reality translates into a lived reality for children .
England it is still legally permissable in homes but is illegal in all settings in Cyprus in both countries can still be seen as socially acceptable. Unlawful in all cases in Cyprus but not in England.