At the same time, the safety and wellbeing of all who participate is paramount.The use of safety equipment in sport is not a legal requirement but rather will be determined by relevant governing bodies, international federations, or specific competition rules.Advice on the use of ankle leashes have been developed by Scottish Governing Bodies of sport and supported by national bodies such as Water Safety Scotland, the RNLI and Paddle UK.The Scottish Government encourages any participant in sport to ensure they have the appropriate safety equipment for the activity in which they are engaging. S6W...