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Any touch without consent can be a bad touch, says Dr. Thushara Wickramanayake
Greater emphasis must be placed on children's consent when discussing physical contact, as the traditional concept of good touch and bad
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Surprised to hear the question, Wickramanayake cited the interaction as an example of respecting the right of a child to consent. Any touch could become a bad touch or potentially amount to a violation of rights if it takes place against the wishes of a child, Wickramanayake stated.
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- Thushara Wickramanayake2
- Sajith Premadasa2
- Tushara Wickramanayaka
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- Stop Child Cruelty Trust2
- Parliament of Sri Lanka2
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- Sri Lanka2
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Child’s consent more important than ‘Good Touch, Bad Touch’, Child Rights Advocate saysDaily Mirror
Any touch without a child’s consent can be a ‘bad touch’: Dr. Thushara WickramanayakeNewsWire English