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Does it really boil down to a lack of confidence in the provision?In our analysis of what is best for society, we must, as well as taking care to consider the best outcome for the offender, consider the outcome from the victim's viewpoint.
That would be a good way to move forward. With regard to Marilyn's points concerning the practice in Fife, there might be an argument for asking whether that best practice is used everywhere.