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betsson apostas esportivas The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child has called on Portugal to impose restrictions on children taking part in or watching bullfights. It is concerned about their impact on minors' mental and physical health.

betsson apostas esportivas Repórter: Alison Roberts

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In Portugal, there are bullfighting schools where children can learn techniques from any age – betsson apostas esportivas albeit not necessarily involving a live animal. The UN Committee wants a minimum age of 12.

It also expressed concern about minors attending bullfights as betsson apostas esportivas spectators, given the often very bloody violence involved, and would like the current minimum age of six to be raised.

Unlike in neighbouring Spain, in Portugal the bull is not killed in the betsson apostas esportivas ring, but is invariably badly mauled before being led away to be betsson apostas esportivas slaughtered out of sight.

Portugal's government and political parties have not so far betsson apostas esportivas responded to the Committee's recommendations.

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betsson apostas esportivas spectators people watching an event, audience

betsson apostas esportivas ring circular area surrounded by seats where the action takes place

betsson apostas esportivas mauled injured (used for animals)

betsson apostas esportivas slaughtered killed for its meat

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