Its the word perhaps I misunderstood then, i took it as "maybe" "possibly" "a suggestion".
A ban on off lead dogs in public places would have little effect on me personally, apart from trips to the beach, I am in the lucky situation of owning and having access to other peoples land for training and exercising my dog, and the sport I compete in for the most part is on farmers land so is therefore private.

Lots of people are not this lucky. Competitive obedience, agility and flyball, three major dog sports in this country, often take place on public land and in parks, with the exception of heel on lead in obedience all work is undertaken off lead, it would mean an end to these sports that are enjoyed by young and old alike, and thousands of people all over the country.

I do agree that people are more important than dogs and must always take priority, but I don't think a blanket ban on off lead dogs is a way forward.