Whether it supports the use of Mosquito ultrasonic youth deterrents.

We are determined to create a balance between supporting the positive behaviour of the majority of young people, while tackling antisocial behaviour (ASB) among the minority. Local agencies are best placed to decide the detailed strategy and range of measures which can best tackle ASB locally and we know some councils and police forces in Scotland have already come out against use of this device in their areas.
For our part, we must respond to concerns about the welfare of all members of our communities, including those raised directly with us about these devices. Indeed, what we need to ensure is that that these devices don''t create a bigger problem than those they are supposed to resolve.
We are therefore looking at the real impact these devices can have on all members of our communities “ young and old “ and whether we might need to consider taking further action in light of our concerns about the way they indiscriminately target young people. In all of this, our objective must be to create safe, strong communities for all.