Introduction
Background and Policy Objectives
The Defence of Reasonable Chastisement
The Law Relating to Marriage
Consultation
Main Elements of the Order
Commentary on Articles
Article 1: Title, interpretation and commencement
Article 2: Physical punishment of children
Article 3: Marriage between certain persons related by affinity not to be void
Article 4: Corresponding provision for civil partnership
Article 5: Repeal of superseded provisions
Article 6: Minor correction
Commencement