Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Baroness McIntosh of Pickering (Conservative). It was answered on Tuesday, 16 June 2026.
Children: Physical Punishment
- Question
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My Lords, did not the Preston Davey case prove that the current situation is simply not working? That poor boy was sexually assaulted and abused for months. The question has to be asked: why did no one from any agency pick this up?
- Answer
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One of the important points about the legislation that we have just taken through this House is a stronger duty to report abuse and to share information. We must continue to support and train all professional staff who work with children to understand their responsibilities to both recognise and report abuse when they see it.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 857 c143
- Session
- 2026-27
- Oral question type
- Supplementary
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Lords chamber
- Subjects
- Children Discipline Corporal punishment Protection
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- 2026-07-01 16:11:58 +0100
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