Singapore introduces caning for boys who bully others at school

5 hours ago

Singapore introduces caning as a 'last resort' for male students who bully, including cyberbullying.
Male students can face up to three strokes, only after other measures fail, for upper primary (ages 9-12) and above.
Caning requires principal approval and must be administered by authorized teachers, with post-punishment monitoring and counseling.
Female students receive punishments like detention, suspension, or conduct grade adjustments instead of caning.
UNICEF and WHO oppose corporal punishment, citing harm to children's physical, mental health and development.
Judicial caning in Singapore, from British colonial times, is used for male offenders under 50 for certain crimes.

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