It is the second part of the UK to do so after Scotland passed a ban last year.
In a landmark vote, Welsh Assembly members voted 36 to 14 to approve the Children (Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment) (Wales) Bill.
Behind the Bill is the deputy minister for health and social services Julie Morgan, a long-time campaigner for children’s rights and an end to the physical punishment of children.
The new law in Wales is expected to come into force in 2022 and will be accompanied by an awareness campaign to inform the public about the changes.
Deputy minister for health and social services, Julie Morgan said, ‘Physical punishment has no place here in Wales – there is no such thing as a loving smack and no justifiable reason for a big person to hit a little person. I’m delighted we have voted to change the law to help protect our children and future generations.
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