Mum 'baffled' smacking was legal as data shows no convictions since Welsh ban

In Wales, data shows no convictions since the introduction of a ban on smacking nearly three years ago. Following the ban, hundreds of parents have been sent on out-of-court parenting courses instead of facing prosecution. Proponents of the ban commend Wales for protecting children's rights, while critics argue it diverts resources from serious crime and places strain on social services.