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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Rebecca Ratcliffe

Singapore introduces caning for boys who bully others at school

A boy sits on the floor under a desk with his head down, surrounded by scattered schoolwork and backpack
Singapore has introduced caning for boys who bully others. Photograph: Thai Liang Lim/Getty Images

Male school students who bully others, including through cyberbullying, will face caning as a “last resort” under new guidelines introduced in Singapore.

Male students can face up to three strokes of the cane under the new rules, which were discussed in parliament on Tuesday.

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