1. Corporal punishment was banned by statute in 1987. 1987年通过的法令明文禁止体罚。
2. The new statute covers the care for, raising, and protection of children. 这项新法令涵盖了儿童的照料、养育和保护。
3. The statute of limitations on crimes other than homicide is five years, so Reyes cannot be prosecuted for the attack. 除杀人罪以外的罪行的诉讼时效为5年，所以雷耶斯不能因为那次袭击被起诉。
4. Penalties are laid down in the statute. 法规中有关于惩罚措施的规定。
5. The bill could reach the statute book by the summer. 这部法案会在今年夏天之前被收入法令全书。
