Should school children face corporal punishment?

Nearly half of parents surveyed by the Times Educational Supplement say school children should face corporal punishment if they misbehave and a fifth of secondary school pupils agree.

Kevin Courtney is from the National Union of Teachers and Nick Freeman is a solicitor and commentator.

They gave their reaction to Radio 5 live Breakfast.

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