Sri Lanka, Oct. 1 -- The new bill to amend the Penal Code concerning corporal punishment against children has been presented to Parliament, the Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Nalaka Kaluwewa, announced in a statement.

The proposed draft bill was reportedly tabled in Parliament by the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs.

The Secretary stated that following the conclusion of parliamentary proceedings related to the proposed amendment, the Ministry of Education would then issue necessary instructions or guidelines to schools.

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