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Corporal punishment allegations

Title
Corporal punishment allegations
Genre
Interview
TX Date
15 Aug 1978
Year of production
1978
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Duration
00:02:40
Description
Gardener and journalist Roddy Llewellyn has made the accusation that whilst at Shrewsbury School he was whipped until blood poured down his legs. Current headmaster Michael Chance North denies the possibility of such a severe beating, but admits the cane was administered if a boy broke the rules. Interviewer not identified.
Contributors
Michael Chance North
Keywords
Education; Corporal punishment; Child abuse; Schools; Roddy Llewellyn; Shrewsbury School

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