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Jess Asato MP has used strikingly similar language—but as soon as the law change came into effect, the Scottish Government issued guidance which instructed the public to dial 999 if they suspected a parent of smacking a child. They amended official advice in response to public anger. Data is not collected in Scotland on how many parents have been prosecuted for assault as a result of the law change. As mentioned above, Social Work Scotland has highlighted issues the law change has created for its ability to provide support to families.