The Guardian Australia ·general ·2 hours ago

Singapore introduces caning for boys who bully others at school

Singapore introduced caning for male students aged nine and above who bully others, including through cyberbullying, under new guidelines discussed in parliament Tuesday. Boys may face up to three strokes as a "last resort" if other measures prove inadequate, Education Minister Desmond Lee said. International groups including Unicef oppose corporal punishment, citing harm to children's physical and mental health.

Summary by Glance · The Guardian Australia

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