[ozmidwifery] Scottish parliament approves bill to protect right to breastfeed in pub

[Denise Hynd]

Title: News update from the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative

Forwarded by Denise Hynd   ----- Original Message ----- From: UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 24, 2004 7:47 PM Subject: Scottish parliament approves bill to protect right to breastfeed in pub   24 September 2004 Scottish parliament approves bill to protect mothers' right to breastfeed in public Members of the Scottish Parliament have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a bill which will make it a criminal offence to harrass or discriminate against a mother who feeds her baby in public. The Breastfeeding, etc. (Scotland) Bill was passed yesterday by 80 votes to 15. It is now expected to become law by the end of the year. UNICEF UK supports the bill and helped its sponsor, Labour MSP Elaine Smith, to launch it in Summer 2002. The bill seeks to make it an offence for venues which usually admit children to prevent mothers from breast- or bottle feeding their babies. UNICEF recently commended the pro-active approach by the Scottish Executive in promoting breastfeeding. This bill is a further example of the positive approach being taken in Scotland. Links: BBC coverage Scottish Parliament pages Scotland leads the way in Baby Friendly progress This is a news update from the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative. To unsubscribe or to change your subscription, click here.       Subscribe Unsubscribe