Srilanka, May 2 -- There is much debate taking place about the presence of corporal punishment and the laws being amended to stop children from being physically abused in the name of instilling discipline.

Even a few months ago (last August), a female student in Grade 10 died under tragic circumstances due to being physically abused by her teacher. The reason for being punished was due to being late for school.

Now these incidents are being reported despite a Supreme Court ruling given in 2021, banning corporal punishment in schools. To add to this, in 2024, the Cabinet approved a penal code amendment, banning all forms of corporal punishment on children. This was done while aligning with the UN Convention on the 'Rights of the Child...