NURSING his cafe latte, the middle-aged man looked up and tutted. Nearby, a group of mothers could be seen breastfeeding their children. Was this a sign that the most natural and nourishing way to feed an infant was being frowned upon? Not so – in fact, a fellow customer had just knocked into the man's table, spilling his drink.
It is six months since the Breastfeeding (Scotland) Act – believed to be the first of its kind in Europe – came into being. The legislation makes it a criminal offence to stop deliberately or prevent a child from being breastfed. However, the Crown Office has confirmed that so far there have been no reports of offences under the act.
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