The Scottish Executive is,as a matter of priority, reviewing the effectiveness of the ban on keeping pitbull terriers, and other types of dog, and also the law relating to all typesof breeds of dogs that are dangerously out of control in private premises.As a first step in thereview process, we have written to Chief Constables to establish facts andevidence about how the law operates in their areas, what can be done to makeenforcement of the law more effective, and whether the law needs to be changed.We will also be seeking facts and evidence from other key stakeholders.Once such facts and evidencehave been established from this process, we will consider what action may...