Child Protection and Labor Standards Act of 2010
Rationale
Extending the corporal punishment ban protects children from harm, while updated child labor laws give teens more opportunities — balancing safety with practical work experience, skill development, and resume-building for those pursuing vocational education paths.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Corporal Punishment |
Corporal punishment banned in justice system and schools
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Constitutional ban on all physical punishment including by parents at home
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| 2 | Child Labour Law |
Employment permitted from age 16 with restrictions; no work under 16
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Light work permitted from age 14; full employment from 16
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Corporal Punishment2
Child Labour LawProposer
Party
Centre Democrats
Centre Democrats are a pragmatic reform party: free markets with fair rules, strong welfare for those in need, and major investment in education and skills. CD prefers diplomatic solutions and pragmatic cooperation across ideological divides to facilitate reform and change.
Core pillars
Dieter Möller
Activist · Age 67
Dieter Möller combines battlefield discipline with academic precision, delivering forceful arguments rooted in experience and pragmatism to bridge idealism and action.
Timeline
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Draft17 October 2010
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Vote Open18 October 2010
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Vote Closed17 December 2010
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Did Not Become Law17 December 2010
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 0 / 69 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 69
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre Democrats Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Heritage | 0 | No | No reason given |
| United Socialist Labor | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 5 | Not voted |
Bundestag
FailedFor: 0 / 650 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 650
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre Democrats Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Heritage | 0 | No | No reason given |
| United Socialist Labor | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 52 | Not voted |