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We must empower the police and ensure that police forces understand the situation.A non-harassment order is the best way forward, because it has a hidden power of arrest.
I am sure that some buildings are better than others and that, if the member believes that Balfron High School is among the best of those buildings, she will carry that belief, no matter what the evidence is to the contrary.
There are issues around debating what the different Governments and Parliaments are doing and ensuring that best practice is shared. I am not sure that that comes through in the consultation paper, but it is quite a big issue for us.
There was an unfortunate use of language with the terminology of monitoring and compliance that the Executive has done its best to move away from. It is intended that there will be continual support and aftercare.
I note that PE187 has been with the Parliament for quite a long time now, so I think that we should take some steps towards concluding the matter.Do members have any views on how best to proceed? If not, I will be happy to guide them.
The Task Force's final report was published in December 1999 and recommended that some legislative amendments were needed to remove barriers to the full development of Best Value. Scottish ministers are currently considering the final report and how best to fulfil their commitment to deliver Best Value in local government.