Click to view/download a larger version In 1979 Sweden was the very first country to introduce a ban on corporal punishment of children.
Click to view/download a larger version In 1979 Sweden was the very first country to introduce a ban on corporal punishment of children. In recent years, many other countries have followed. As of today, 52 States have introduced a comprehensive ban on corporal punishment of children as part of their national legislation. *Only 41 countries are displayed on this map (Andorra, Angola, Benin, Estonia, Ireland, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Lithuania, Mongolia, Nicarágua and San Marino not included) SOURCE: Save the Children