§ Mr. Canavanasked the Solicitor-General for Scotland whether he will make a statement about the implications for Scots law of the complaints to the European Commission of Human Rights about the use of corporal punishment in Scottish schools.
§ The Solicitor-General for ScotlandComplaints to the European Commission of Human Rights have no implications for Scots law. After investigation by the Commission, a complaint may come before the Court of Human Rights and the Court will give judgment upon it. This judgment has no direct effect on domestic law.