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Majority believe it's unacceptable to physically punish a child

New research shows over two-thirds (68%) think physically disciplining a child, for example by smacking, isn't acceptable.
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Landmark Online Safety Bill published in parliament

Today the government published their Online Safety Bill which will create a Duty of Care for tech companies to protect children on their platforms.
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Backlog of child sexual abuse cases rises by 70% during Covid

The backlog of child sexual abuse cases increased significantly during the pandemic, leaving thousands of young people waiting for a court date and unable to access therapeutic support.
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Child cruelty crimes surge by more than a fifth - we urgently need government action

We’re urging the government to strengthen the child protection system and significantly reduce child cruelty crimes.
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Record numbers of children affected by domestic abuse leads to call for better recovery support

Government figures show 8% increase compared to the previous year in reports concerning children affected by domestic abuse
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Child sexual abuse prosecutions and convictions roughly halve in 4 years

Our latest research finds child sexual abuse (CSA) prosecutions and convictions are falling and young people are facing increasingly long and distressing court delays.
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