Fear parents could be arrested under new law in Vanuatu

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Updated July 3, 2008 15:58:57

Smacking is a common way for parents to discipline their children in the Pacific. But there are concerns that parents could be arrested under a controversial new bill in Vanuatu which was orginally drafted to protect victims of domestic abuse.

Presenter: Nasya Bahfen
Speakers: Paul Nalau, National Children's Committee in Vanuatu

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• child-abuse
• domestic-violence

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