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Dangerous Dogs Act 1991

The thread tracks the modern UK dangerous-dogs regime: the framework Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 and the cascade of 2023–2024 statutory instruments under s.1 of the Act that designated the XL Bully breed type, prohibited its possession from 1 February 2024, and operationalised compensation and exemption schemes in England and Wales (with parallel orders in Scotland and Northern Ireland).


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5 Feb 2021 | Consultation (closed) Scottish Government linked direct

Criminal law - dealing with dangerous dogs: consultation

Why linked: Criminal law consultation on dealing with dangerous dogs (5 February 2021) — policy development on dangerous dog control mechanisms, relevant to regime operation

This discussion paper seeks views on steps that might be taken to improve the way in which the criminal law may deal with dog owners where their dogs act in a dangerous way.

28 Jan 2019 | Government response linked scrutiny

Controlling Dangerous Dogs: Government Response to EFRA Committee Ninth Report — House of Commons (Jan 2019)

Why linked: This is the Government's formal response to the EFRA Committee's 2018 inquiry into breed-specific legislation, setting out the Government's position on retaining the breed ban.

In 2014 the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 was amended. This resulted in several changes, such as extending the main offence to all places including in the dog owner's home; increasing the maximum penalties for dog attacks; and providing protection for …

6 Feb 2013 | Consultation outcome evidence

Promoting more responsible dog ownership: consultation summary of responses and way forward

Why linked: Filled the "Government consultations on dangerous dog control and breed restrictions" gap via web research

The formal Defra consultation outcome document (April 2012, responses published February 2013) covering proposals to tackle irresponsible dog ownership, including breed-specific legislation, compulsory microchipping, and extension of dangerous dog laws to private property.

25 Nov 2010 | Consultation outcome evidence

Dangerous dogs consultation responses published (November 2010)

Why linked: Filled the "Government consultations on dangerous dog control and breed restrictions" gap via web research

Gov.uk news announcement by Animal Welfare Minister Lord Henley publishing the summary of 4,250 responses to the March 2010 Defra public consultation on whether dangerous dogs legislation adequately protects the public, covering breed-specific bans, microchipping, and attacks on private property.