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No, it is not illegal for a mother to breastfeed her child in a public place in the UK.
A mother is legally entitled to breastfeed wherever she may need to. Whether that be a public park, a shopping street, a restaurant and so on.
In fact, it is illegal to tell the mother to leave the premises for breastfeeding. It is also illegal to discriminate, harass or offend a breastfeeding woman. Asking a woman to leave your premises or cover herself up or calling her names because she is breastfeeding will earn you a criminal record under a law in the UK called Sex Discrimination Act.
The UK also has laws against causing fear to children under Section 4 of the Public Order Act, so you could also be charged for that alongside the Sex Discrimination Act if you unnecessarily lash at the mother.
In short, no it is not illegal. The mother of a child is legally entitled to breastfeed her child wherever she needs no matter how public the location is. Discriminating the mother or telling her to leave the area however is illegal.
What else can I help you with?
Is breastfeeding in public illegal in Texas?
nope
Are there any countries where breast feeding is in public is not allowed?
Public breastfeeding is against the law in Saudi Arabia and it is also illegal in certain states in the United States. Almost all other countries allow it freely.
Is breastfeeding in public a moral issue?
Only because people make it one.
Is public nudity illegal in the UK?
Public nudity is illegal if it is likely to cause offence. Strangely males can be charged with public exposure but females cannot.
Is it illegal to sell sick puppies to the public?
Is it illegal to sell sick puppies to the public at a pet store?
Why is deer hunting illegal in public places?
Why is it illegal to shoot a person in public? same reason. it is murder.
Why breastfeed in public?
Because Breastfeeding is cleaner, safer, healthier and quicker then formula feeding and if a baby is hungry while out in public, less annoying as well.
Who breast feeds in a public library?
It is not a crime to breastfeed in public areas. Many states, New York for example, have laws protecting breastfeeding mothers.
Is it illegal to masturbate in public?
Yes, it is illegal to masturbate in public as it is considered indecent exposure and can result in criminal charges.
What is the cultural perception and acceptance of breastfeeding and the consumption of breast milk in Japan?
In Japan, breastfeeding is generally accepted and considered a natural part of motherhood. However, there is a cultural preference for privacy when it comes to breastfeeding in public. The consumption of breast milk by adults is not common or widely accepted in Japanese culture.
Is it illegal to be high in the US?
No. It is only illegal to be drunk in public.
Is it illegal to urinate outdoors?
It is illegal in many places to urinate in public.
