

Parents in Scotland now face criminal charges for smacking their children.
The legislation was challenged by some MSPs, including Oliver Mundell and Liz Smith.
The Bill is scheduled to come into force in the coming months.
The “Be Reasonable” campaign group expressed disappointment at the result,
“Incredibly, Scottish politicians have ignored the overwhelming response of parents, other experts and the wider public who comprehensively reject this dangerous social experiment.”
The Bill is scheduled to come into force in the coming months. The Be Reasonable Campaign has pledged to keep running and to monitor the implementation of the new legislation “every step of the way”.