Mr. Matthias Villetorte at the Justice and Human Rights Committee

I'll answer that, and then my colleague may want to clarify a few points. I can see she wants to speak.

I would say you're essentially right in that section 43 provides a defence in a situation where a parent or teacher, in certain circumstances, makes a reasonable use of force against a child under his or her responsibility. Consequently, in certain circumstances, there could indeed be some similarities with common law defences.