I went to a British private school in the late 80s and I distinctly remember a teacher saying: "While we don't believe in its application at this school, it is

I went to a British private school in the late 80s and I distinctly remember a teacher saying: "While we don't believe in its application at this school, it is perfectly legal for us to use corporal punishment if we so choose." This was to a class of 10 year olds.