[5] Research carried out by Yiasouma, involving a survey by Kantar Millward Brown showed that 67% of adults in Northern Ireland were unaware of law permitting parents to physically discipline their children but that 63% of those asked supported changing the law.
[6] She said "Removing the defence of reasonable chastisement would allow Northern Ireland to join with 52 countries around the world which have moved to protect children from violence.
Rather, equal protection for children in the law should result in clearer guidance and better support for parents and families.
"[6] Yiasouma spoke to Broadcasting House about the 2021 Northern Ireland riots saying that the behaviour of some adults in contributing to the actions of young people during the riots involved "coercion by adults of vulnerable and at-risk children".
[1] She also said "Enough is enough when the first petrol bomb or stone is thrown," and "It's criminal actors trying to take control and what we need is a calm narrative from our politicians.