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