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Let us return to the earlier debate about whether codes of practice or laws and regulations are best. I accept the point about the need for an explicit definition of what constitutes a racist attack rather than antisocial behaviour—that is a given.
In framing policy, we must recognise that, but take a positive, child-centred approach, in which the best interests of the child are the paramount consideration.
Some of the people we represent live in those communities. The words "best practice" seem to be used a lot in the Parliament and an example of best practice seems to be the pilot scheme at St Ninians.
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.