Debated in Parliament on 6 May 2026.
Ms Eileen Chong Pei Shan asked the Minister for Education regarding the Comprehensive Action Review against Bullying (a) whether the Phase 1 literature review identified peer-reviewed evidence that caning reduces bullying recidivism; (b) which professionals consulted during the review had recommended including caning as part of standardised disciplinary measures for first-time offenders; and (c) what other specific findings, if any, from the stakeholder engagement process had informed this decision.
Ms Eileen Chong Pei Shan asked the Minister for Education how does the standardisation of caning as a disciplinary measure for first-time offenders sit alongside the Comprehensive Action Review against Bullying's stated objective of building a restorative school culture.
Ms Eileen Chong Pei Shan asked the Minister for Education regarding the Comprehensive Action Review against Bullying (a) what specific counselling and restorative support must schools provide to students following the administration of disciplinary measures; (b) whether such support is mandatory or at schools' discretion; and (c) what accountability mechanisms are in place to ensure this support is consistently delivered.
This question has been addressed by the Ministry of Education's answer to oral Parliamentary Question Nos 7 to 29 and written Parliamentary Question Nos 41 to 49 on 5 May 2026. [Please refer to "Implementation of Guidelines from Comprehensive Action Review Against Bullying", Official Report, 5 May 2026, Vol 96, Issue 29, Oral Answers to Questions section; and "Disciplinary Framework Against Bullying in Schools", Official Report, 5 May 2026, Vol 96, Issue 29, Written Answers to Questions section.]
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