Policy Threads

13 Nov 2024 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Dangerous Dogs (Exemption Schemes) (England and Wales) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2024

Why linked: Statutory instrument amending the dangerous dogs exemption schemes (2024) - core regulatory instrument directly governing dangerous dogs control

This Order amends the Dangerous Dogs Exemption Schemes (England and Wales) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/138) (“the 2015 Order”), the Dangerous Dogs (Compensation and Exemption Schemes) (England and Wales) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1204) and the Dangerous Dogs (Exemption Schemes and Miscellaneous …

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23 Jul 2024 | Statutory Instrument Northern Ireland Executive linked direct

The Dangerous Dogs (Compensation and Exemption Schemes) Order (Northern Ireland) 2024

Why linked: Statutory instrument for Northern Ireland on dangerous dogs compensation and exemption schemes (2024) - devolved jurisdiction dangerous dogs regulation

This Order makes provision in respect of dogs of the type known as the XL Bully. The type of dog known as the XL Bully is designated for the purposes of Article 25A of The Dogs (Northern Ireland) Order 1983 …

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18 Jun 2024 | Statutory Instrument Northern Ireland Executive linked direct

The Dangerous Dogs (Designated Types) Order (Northern Ireland) 2024

Why linked: The Dangerous Dogs (Designated Types) Order (Northern Ireland) 2024 — companion designation order to SR 2024/155 already on the thread, directly foundational to the NI track.

Article 2 of this Order designates the type of dog known as the XL Bully for the purposes of Article 25A of The Dogs (Northern Ireland) Order 1983 (“the 1983 Order”).

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29 May 2024 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Dangerous Dogs (Exemption Schemes) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Order 2024

Why linked: Statutory instrument amending dangerous dogs exemption schemes (2024) - direct amendment to exemption framework

This Order amends article 9 of the Dangerous Dogs (Compensation and Exemption Schemes) (England and Wales) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1204) (“the first Order”) and article 7 of the Dangerous Dogs (Exemption Schemes and Miscellaneous Provisions) (England and Wales) Order 2023 …

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17 May 2024 | Debate linked direct

Animal Welfare (Responsibility for Dog Attacks) Bill

Why linked: Animal Welfare (Responsibility for Dog Attacks) Bill parliamentary debate (2024) - related legislative scrutiny on dog attack liability, adjacent to dangerous dogs control

Second Reading 14:12:00 Anna Firth (Southend West) (Con): I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. It is a huge privilege, having already had the pleasure of guiding my Pet Abduction Bill through the Commons …

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1 Mar 2024 | Statutory Instrument Scottish Government linked direct

The Dangerous Dogs (Compensation and Exemption Schemes) (Scotland) Order 2024

Why linked: Statutory instrument for Scotland designating XL Bully under dangerous dogs framework (2024) - devolved jurisdiction application of dangerous dogs control

This Order makes provision in respect of dogs of the type known as the XL Bully. The type of dog known as the XL Bully (“the XL Bully Breed type”) is designated for the purposes of section 1 of the …

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31 Jan 2024 | Statutory Instrument Scottish Government linked direct

The Dangerous Dogs (Designated Types) (Scotland) Order 2024

Why linked: Statutory instrument designating XL Bully in Scotland (2024) - Scottish dangerous dogs regulation under 1991 Act framework

Article 2 of this Order designates the type of dog known as the XL Bully for the purposes of section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (“the 1991 Act”).

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11 Jan 2024 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Dangerous Dogs (Exemption Schemes and Miscellaneous Provisions) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Order 2024

Why linked: Statutory instrument amending dangerous dogs exemption schemes (2024) - regulatory amendment to exemption provisions

This Order amends the Dangerous Dogs (Exemption Schemes and Miscellaneous Provisions) (England and Wales) Order 2023 (>S.I 2023/1407). It amends Part 2 of that Order to make provision for a rehoming organisation that was established and operating as a rehoming …

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19 Dec 2023 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Dangerous Dogs (Exemption Schemes and Miscellaneous Provisions) (England and Wales) Order 2023

Why linked: Statutory instrument designating XL Bully and establishing exemption/compensation schemes (2023) - foundational instrument for current dangerous dogs regime

This Order makes provision in respect of dogs of the type known as the XL Bully. The type of dog known as the XL Bully (“the XL Bully breed type”) is designated for the purposes of section 1 of the …

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1 Dec 2023 | Statutory Instrument linked implements

The Dangerous Dogs (Exemption Schemes and Miscellaneous Provisions) (England and Wales) Order 2023 — legislation.gov.uk

Why linked: This is the statutory instrument that enacted the XL Bully ban and exemption scheme under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 — the key legislative instrument for the most recent major policy change.

This Order makes provision in respect of dogs of the type known as the XL Bully. The XL Bully breed type is designated for the purposes of section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.

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27 Nov 2023 | Debate linked scrutiny

Legislation on Dangerous Dogs — Hansard Commons Debate (27 Nov 2023)

Why linked: This Hansard record captures the Petitions Committee debate on two competing petitions — one to repeal the DDA 1991 and one opposing the XL Bully ban — providing the parliamentary scrutiny record at the moment of the ban.

Following a concerning rise in attacks and fatalities caused by XL bully dogs, the Government have added the breed to the list of dogs banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.

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15 Nov 2023 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Dangerous Dogs (Compensation and Exemption Schemes) (England and Wales) Order 2023

Why linked: Statutory instrument establishing compensation and exemption schemes for XL Bully (2023) - core implementation instrument for breed designation

This Order makes provision in respect of dogs of the type known as the XL Bully. The type of dog known as the XL Bully (“the XL Bully breed type”) is designated for the purposes of section 1 of the …

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31 Oct 2023 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Dangerous Dogs (Designated Types) (England and Wales) Order 2023

Why linked: Statutory instrument designating XL Bully in England and Wales (2023) - foundational regulatory instrument for current dangerous dogs regime

This Order designates the type of dog known as the XL Bully for the purposes of section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (c. 65).

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9 Jul 2010 | Debate linked direct

Dog Control Bill [HL]

Why linked: Dog Control Bill [HL] Second Reading (2010) - historical parliamentary debate on dog control legislation, related to dangerous dogs regime context

Second Reading 14:26:00 Moved By Lord Redesdale: That the Bill be read a second time. Lord Redesdale: My Lords, it is quite useful to carry on from the previous Bill in this Second Reading debate because we are also considering …

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12 Aug 1991 | Act linked direct

legislation.gov.uk

Why linked: This is the primary statute the thread covers — the canonical legislative text of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.

An Act to prohibit persons from having in their possession or custody dogs belonging to types bred for fighting; to impose restrictions in respect of such dogs pending the coming into force of the prohibition.

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