May 6, 2025|
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|7 months agoSwiss Parliament Votes to Ban Corporal Punishment of Children
The House of Representatives has approved legislation to prohibit physical punishment in child-rearing, marking a significant shift in Swiss family law.
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- The Swiss House of Representatives voted 134 to 56 in favor of banning corporal punishment.
- The bill is based on a motion by parliamentarian Christine Bulliard-Marbach.
- The legislation must now be approved by the Senate.
By The Numbers
134 to 56
vote count
Almost 50%
percentage of children
2
abstentions
They Said
"unnecessary"
"non-violent parenting would serve as a model"