COMMISSION ON GENDER EQUALITY: PARLIAMENTARY OFFICE

19 September 2007

WITHDRAWAL OF SUBMISSION: CHILDREN'S AMENDMENT BILL BY CGE

I wish to convey the apologies of the Chair and members of the Commission who are unable to attend due to prior commitments.

The CGE wishes to congratulate the Portfolio Committee on an excellent Bill which seeks to protect numerous rights of the child. This is necessary and supported by the CGE.

As a Chapter 9 institution the CGE is committed to the promotion of an environment that supports respect for all human rights and the perception created that the CGE supports reasonable chastisement as indicated in the earlier submission is incorrect and the CGE therefore, wishes to unconditionally withdraw the said submission in its entirety.

Furthermore, The CGE official position will be known once Commissioners have made input into the relevant submission.

Thank You

Parliamentary Officer