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Humane treatment, positive training methods and an understanding of canine behaviour offer the solution to most problems with out-of-control dogs.Microchipping is simple and effective.
We know that difficulties with literacy and numeracy can lead to criminal behaviour. Is there resource in prison that could be used to stop recidivism?
Intimating that lowering the drink-drive limit could have “unintended consequences in criminalising less serious behaviour” moves the debate into dangerous territory.
Article 9 is on the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion, which was tested when the OffensiveBehaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act 2012 went through the Parliament.
However, there are opportunities for cost savings and for more cost-effective behaviours. Those involve medical assessments and a more joined-up approach to the welfare system in general.