Retrieved from <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/france-smacking-ban-parents-children-corporal-punishment-a8661191.html" target="_blank">https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/france-smacking-ban-parents-children-corporal-punishment-a8661191.html</a> [accessed 19 February 2019] The Bill also requires the government to produce a report on the prevalence of corporal punishment in France by 1 September 2019, including how it will raise awareness among parents and relevant professionals.