NI children’s tsar loses smacking ban attempt
An attempt to ban smacking by the Northern Ireland Children’s Commissioner has been rejected by the Court of Appeal, and taxpayers will pick up the legal bill.
An attempt to ban smacking by the Northern Ireland Children’s Commissioner has been rejected by the Court of Appeal, and taxpayers will pick up the legal bill.
The controversial Equality Bill, which could pose a threat to religious freedom, may be dropped by the Government because of the extra costs it would entail for struggling businesses.