Malawi

([August 2018], Concluding observations on initial report, para. 21)

“The Committee also notes with concern the prevalence of corporal punishment and the lack of legislation prohibiting the practice in all settings. The Committee urges the State Party to review relevant laws and expressly prohibit corporal punishment in all settings and create awareness in schools, among parents, community, traditional and cultural leaders, and among personnel of the justice system on the negative impacts of corporal punishment on the wellbeing of children. The Committee further recommends that the State Party actively promote positive and non-violent forms of child rearing and correction.”