Ministry, COMPOL and Unions Air Views on Corporal Punishment
“The ministry operates based on employment law and the Fiji Police Force in terms of criminal law, and the ministry, as an employer, is within its rights to dismiss an employee who assaults a student,” she said.
Saturday 10 February 2024 | 14:20
Ministry of Education Permanent Secretary, Selina Kuruleca. Insert (Top-middle-bottom): Acting Commissioner of Police Juki Fong Chew, FTA General Secretary Muniappa Goundar and FTA General Secretary Paula Manumanunitoga.
The Ministry of Education will continue to uphold zero tolerance for corporal punishment.
The Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Selina Kuruleca, is advising teachers to abide by the law because the ministry does not condone any form of violence against children.
“Corporal punishment is against the Crimes Act,” Ms Kuruleca said.
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The ministry is guided by the child protection policy, which all teachers are aware of and must adhere to.
“The ministry operates based on employment law and the Fiji Police Force in terms of criminal law, and the ministry, as an employer, is within its rights to dismiss an employee who assaults a student,” she said.
The ministry complies with the Child Welfare Act and reports incidents to the Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation.
Ministry of Education Permanent Secretary, Selina Kuruleca. Insert (Top-middle-bottom): Acting Commissioner of Police Juki Fong Chew, FTA General Secretary Muniappa Goundar and FTA General Secretary Paula Manumanunitoga.
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