MSP warns: Smacking ban could also criminalise shouting
Parents could be criminalised if they shout at their children, under the proposed legislation to ban smacking an MSP has warned.
Parents could be criminalised if they shout at their children, under the proposed legislation to ban smacking an MSP has warned.
Scottish politicians will debate legislation that would criminalise parents who gently smack their children, despite warnings the plan will divert valuable police resources.