In 1861, if you were caught stealing in Liverpool you could be sentenced to four years of "penal servitude". That was the fate of one young woman, Frances Taylor, who was found to have stolen gold and ...

It's time for the "Victorian-era punishment" of smacking children to be banned in England as it "undoubtedly harms children's health", according to a group representing leading doctors. The Royal ...

Doctors are calling for an end to a 'Victorian-era punishment' after research reveals smacking children causes physical and emotional harm and 'has no benefit'. The Royal College of Paediatrics and ...

They say it puts children at risk of "really significant physical harm", as they call for an end to the "Victorian" punishment. The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) said smacking ...

Smacking puts children at risk of “really significant physical harm”, leading children’s doctors have said as they call for an end to the “Victorian” punishment. The Royal College of Paediatrics and ...