What was life really like for children in Victorian times ... to see what they can tell us about the harsh reality of child labour. Curriculum links: History/Social Studies/The World Around ...

From crime and punishment to key inventions, Dodger and the gang provide an entertaining and informative introduction to life in Victorian ... the harsh reality of child labour.

"Now is the time for this Victorian-era punishment to ... first regional government to ban smacking children in 2020, ...

It's time for the "Victorian-era punishment" of smacking children to be banned in England ... although what is reasonable depends on each case. Labour MP Jess Asato, who tabled the amendment ...

The Victorian Allan Labor government will introduce the “toughest ... the government will scrap a provision that requires courts to remand accused child ­offenders only as a last resort.