Child abuse law change only part of the solution

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A new law which will punish those who fail to protect a child from abuse is only part of the solution according to the child abuse prevention organisation Child Matters.

A new law which will punish those who fail to protect a child from abuse is only part of the solution according to the child abuse prevention organisation Child Matters.

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21/11/2012 7:18:04 p.m.

Jessica Curran wrote:

I believe that child abuse is discusting and that the increase to 10 years is definately the way to go. Its sending a clear message to New Zealanders that child abuse is NOT going to be tolerated and that people are doing something about it.

21/03/2012 11:14:57 a.m.

carole kilincli wrote:

Child abuse, where as I agree punishment but 10 years will not solve the problem except fill up the over burden of the jails here. If these persons are unable to look after their siblings to such an extent that they inavertinely cause the deaths without any doubt then they should'nt be allowed to have children any more. A simple fact