22.The Scottish Ministers are required to take reasonable steps to ensure that the public are both aware of, and understand, the contents of the code and the requirements on them under it. In particular, the Scottish Ministers must take reasonable steps to ensure awareness and understanding of the code among school pupils.
23.Before determining what steps to take to ensure public awareness and understanding, the Scottish Ministers must consult organisations with an interest in the welfare of dogs and consider how they could contribute to any steps to be taken.
Commentary on Sections Part 1 – Promotion of good practice Section 7 – Public awareness and understanding of the code