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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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2026

7 events
23 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to prevent the illegal sale of XL Bully dogs on online marketplaces.

Why linked: Commons PQ to Defra on steps to prevent illegal sale of XL Bullies — direct enforcement-pathway PQ within scope.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to prevent the illegal sale of XL Bully dogs on online marketplaces.

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20 Apr 2026 | Written question Home Office linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the powers available to Staffordshire Police to seize dangerous dogs.

Why linked: Written question on police powers to seize dangerous dogs (20 April 2026) — parliamentary scrutiny of enforcement powers under the regime

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the powers available to Staffordshire Police to seize dangerous dogs.

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25 Mar 2026 | Written question Home Office linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how much it is costing the police to house dogs that have been confiscated under the Dangerous Dogs Act.

Why linked: Commons PQ on the cost to police of housing dogs seized under the regime — direct enforcement-finance PQ.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how much it is costing the police to house dogs that have been confiscated under the Dangerous Dogs Act.

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24 Mar 2026 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to implement a standardised, comprehensive system for dog control incidents, including details on breed, context and severity.

Why linked: Written question on standardised dog control incident system (24 March 2026) — parliamentary scrutiny of broader dangerous dog data and enforcement coordination

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to implement a standardised, comprehensive system for dog control incidents, including details on breed, context and severity.

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19 Mar 2026 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the written answer of 19 September 25 to question 75415 on XL Bully dogs, what progress has been made on developing a withdrawal scheme for dogs previously exempted as XL B

Why linked: Commons PQ pursuant to an earlier answer on the XL Bully regime — directly on-topic follow-up.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the written answer of 19 September 25 to question 75415 on XL Bully dogs, what progress has been made on developing a withdrawal scheme for dogs …

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26 Feb 2026 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what consideration has she given to introducing powers for local authorities in England and Wales to rehome dogs seized under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 after 21 days without a court

Why linked: Written question on local authority rehoming powers for dangerous dogs (26 February 2026) — parliamentary scrutiny of enforcement powers

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what consideration has she given to introducing powers for local authorities in England and Wales to rehome dogs seized under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 after 21 days …

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2025

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7 Apr 2025 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will undertake an impact assessment on the XL Bully ban.

Why linked: Parliamentary written question on impact assessment of XL Bully ban (2025) - scrutiny of dangerous dogs policy effectiveness

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will undertake an impact assessment on the XL Bully ban.

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26 Mar 2025 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the ban on XL Bully dogs.

Why linked: Commons PQ to Defra Secretary on effectiveness of the XL Bully ban — directly on-topic scrutiny.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the ban on XL Bully dogs.

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25 Mar 2025 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 20 December 2024 to Question 19399 on Dangerous Dogs, what the outcomes were from his discussions on improving data (a) collection and (b) recording on dog at

Why linked: Written question on outcomes from dangerous dogs discussions (25 March 2025) — parliamentary scrutiny of implementation

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 20 December 2024 to Question 19399 on Dangerous Dogs, what the outcomes were from his discussions on improving data (a) collection and (b) …

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19 Mar 2025 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government how many XL Bully dogs without an exemption certificate have been seized since September 2024.

Why linked: House of Lords written question (March 2025) on XL Bullies without exemption certificates seized since September 2024 — directly within scope.

To ask His Majesty's Government how many XL Bully dogs without an exemption certificate have been seized since September 2024.

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2024

31 events
9 May 2024 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to make an assessment of the potential merits of measures to reduce the need to seize dogs which are likely to be exempted from Section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 199

Why linked: Commons PQ on potential merits of further measures under the XL Bully regime — direct scrutiny PQ.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to make an assessment of the potential merits of measures to reduce the need to seize dogs which are likely to be exempted from Section …

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7 May 2024 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many XL Bullies registered with the exemption scheme have not been neutered.

Why linked: Parliamentary written question on XL Bully exemption scheme neutering requirements (2024) - scrutiny of exemption scheme conditions

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many XL Bullies registered with the exemption scheme have not been neutered.

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2 May 2024 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the exemption certification process for XL Bully-type dogs on costs for (a) the police, (b) other enforcement bodies, (c) dog o

Why linked: Commons PQ on the impact of the exemption scheme — direct effectiveness PQ.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the exemption certification process for XL Bully-type dogs on costs for (a) the police, (b) other enforcement …

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23 Apr 2024 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how his Department calculated its estimate of the number of dogs which would be affected by a ban on XL Bully dogs.

Why linked: Commons PQ on Defra's estimate of the number of XL Bullies in scope — direct evidence-base scrutiny.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how his Department calculated its estimate of the number of dogs which would be affected by a ban on XL Bully dogs.

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22 Apr 2024 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what support is available to (a) animal rescue organisations and (b) local authorities to care for XL Bully puppies that do not meet the legal breed standard for a banned type of dog,

Why linked: Commons PQ on support to animal rescue organisations under the XL Bully regime — direct rehoming-organisation pathway question.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what support is available to (a) animal rescue organisations and (b) local authorities to care for XL Bully puppies that do not meet the legal breed standard for …

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22 Apr 2024 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has taken steps to increase the number of dog legislation officers following the introduction of the XL Bully dog ban.

Why linked: Commons PQ on increasing the number of dog legislation officers — direct enforcement-capacity question.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has taken steps to increase the number of dog legislation officers following the introduction of the XL Bully dog ban.

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22 Apr 2024 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what extra resource is being provided for police forces to support their increased caseloads in enforcing the ban on XL Bully dogs.

Why linked: Commons PQ on extra police resource for XL Bully enforcement — within enforcement scope.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what extra resource is being provided for police forces to support their increased caseloads in enforcing the ban on XL Bully dogs.

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22 Apr 2024 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the effectiveness of Section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act.

Why linked: Commons PQ specifically on the effectiveness of s.1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 — directly on the framework section.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the effectiveness of Section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act.

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22 Apr 2024 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to measure the effectiveness of the XL Bully ban over the next five years.

Why linked: Parliamentary written question on effectiveness measurement of XL Bully ban (2024) - scrutiny of dangerous dogs policy implementation

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to measure the effectiveness of the XL Bully ban over the next five years.

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15 Apr 2024 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he (a) has had and (b) plans to have discussions with the Scottish Government on the potential impact of the Dangerous Dogs (Designated Types) (England and Wales) Order 2023 on

Why linked: Written question on discussions with Scottish Government on XL Bully impact (15 April 2024) — parliamentary scrutiny of devolved implementation

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he (a) has had and (b) plans to have discussions with the Scottish Government on the potential impact of the Dangerous Dogs (Designated Types) (England and Wales) …

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28 Mar 2024 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many XL Bully dogs have been seized by the police since 1 January 2024; and how many and what proportion of those seized have been euthanised.

Why linked: Commons PQ on the number of XL Bullies seized by police since January 2024 — direct operational data PQ.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many XL Bully dogs have been seized by the police since 1 January 2024; and how many and what proportion of those seized have been euthanised.

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18 Mar 2024 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the income raised from charges for certificates of exemption to keep an XL Bully dog have been ringfenced to (a) cover the administrative costs of the exemption scheme and (b)

Why linked: Parliamentary written question on exemption certificate revenue (2024) - scrutiny of exemption scheme administration

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the income raised from charges for certificates of exemption to keep an XL Bully dog have been ringfenced to (a) cover the administrative costs of the exemption …

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11 Mar 2024 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 27 February 2024 to Question 14673 on Dangerous Dogs: Registration and with reference to his oral contribution on 1 February 2024, Official Report, column 970

Why linked: Written question on dangerous dogs registration (11 March 2024) — parliamentary scrutiny of ongoing registration scheme operation

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 27 February 2024 to Question 14673 on Dangerous Dogs: Registration and with reference to his oral contribution on 1 February 2024, Official Report, …

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27 Feb 2024 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions his Department has had with the National Police Chiefs Council on the (a) enforcement and (b) prioritisation of the addition of XL Bully type dogs to Section 1 of the

Why linked: Commons PQ on Defra discussions with the National Police Chiefs' Council on the regime — direct enforcement-coordination PQ.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions his Department has had with the National Police Chiefs Council on the (a) enforcement and (b) prioritisation of the addition of XL Bully type dogs to …

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27 Feb 2024 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department plans to reopen registrations for XL bully dogs for owners who missed the deadline.

Why linked: Commons PQ on plans to reopen XL Bully registrations — direct scheme-design PQ.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department plans to reopen registrations for XL bully dogs for owners who missed the deadline.

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27 Feb 2024 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what the cost to the public purse is of training dog legislation officers to enforce the addition of XL Bully type dogs to Section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act.

Why linked: Commons PQ on the cost of training dog legislation officers — directly within enforcement scope of the regime.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what the cost to the public purse is of training dog legislation officers to enforce the addition of XL Bully type dogs to Section 1 of the Dangerous …

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27 Feb 2024 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what estimate he has made of the number of exemption applications to keep an XL Bully dog his Department has (a) received and (b) processed since the XL Bully ban was announced.

Why linked: Parliamentary written question on XL Bully exemption applications (2024) - scrutiny of exemption scheme administration

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what estimate he has made of the number of exemption applications to keep an XL Bully dog his Department has (a) received and (b) processed since the XL …

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23 Feb 2024 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how much revenue was raised from charging for an exemption certificate as part of the American XL Bully ban; and whether this money has been ring-fenced for dog control initiatives.

Why linked: Parliamentary written question on exemption certificate revenue (2024) - scrutiny of dangerous dogs exemption scheme finances

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how much revenue was raised from charging for an exemption certificate as part of the American XL Bully ban; and whether this money has been ring-fenced for dog …

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16 Feb 2024 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will publish guidance for owners of XL Bully dogs who were unable to register their dogs by the deadline.

Why linked: Written question on guidance for owners unable to register by deadline (16 February 2024) — parliamentary scrutiny of implementation guidance

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will publish guidance for owners of XL Bully dogs who were unable to register their dogs by the deadline.

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12 Feb 2024 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what guidance his Department is providing to people who were unable to register their XL Bully dogs before the deadline on how to (a) remain compliant with the law and (b) ensure that

Why linked: Written question on guidance for owners unable to register before deadline (12 February 2024) — parliamentary scrutiny of implementation support

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what guidance his Department is providing to people who were unable to register their XL Bully dogs before the deadline on how to (a) remain compliant with the …

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12 Feb 2024 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what guidance his Department is providing to XL bully dog owners who were unable to neuter their dog before the deadline.

Why linked: Written question on guidance for owners unable to neuter before deadline (12 February 2024) — parliamentary scrutiny of neutering requirement operation

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what guidance his Department is providing to XL bully dog owners who were unable to neuter their dog before the deadline.

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9 Feb 2024 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of extending the neutering deadline for XL bully dogs which are not currently medically fit to undergo a neutering procedure.

Why linked: Written question on assessment of extending neutering deadline (9 February 2024) — parliamentary scrutiny of exemption scheme deadlines

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of extending the neutering deadline for XL bully dogs which are not currently medically fit to undergo a …

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8 Feb 2024 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to help the veterinary sector process confirmation of neutering forms for XL bully breed owners before 1 February.

Why linked: Written question on support for veterinary sector processing neutering confirmations (8 February 2024) — parliamentary scrutiny of operational implementation

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to help the veterinary sector process confirmation of neutering forms for XL bully breed owners before 1 February.

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29 Jan 2024 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether owners who register their dogs as an XL Bully type dog will be able to remove them from the register if they are later identified as a different breed.

Why linked: Written question on deregistration options for XL Bully owners (29 January 2024) — parliamentary scrutiny of exemption scheme operation

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether owners who register their dogs as an XL Bully type dog will be able to remove them from the register if they are later identified as a …

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18 Jan 2024 | Written question Home Office linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Answer of 5 December 2023 to Question 3839 on Dangerous Dogs, what recent discussions his Department has had with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on resour

Why linked: Written question on Home Department discussions regarding dangerous dogs (18 January 2024) — parliamentary scrutiny of enforcement coordination

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Answer of 5 December 2023 to Question 3839 on Dangerous Dogs, what recent discussions his Department has had with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural …

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16 Jan 2024 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the licensing fees paid by XL Bully dog owners will cover the cost of preparing the certificate of exemption.

Why linked: Written question on licensing fees and exemption certificate costs (16 January 2024) — parliamentary scrutiny of scheme financing

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the licensing fees paid by XL Bully dog owners will cover the cost of preparing the certificate of exemption.

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16 Jan 2024 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many applications his Department has received for certificates of exemption to keep an XL Bully dog in (a) Solihull constituency and (b) England.

Why linked: Written question on exemption certificate applications for XL Bully (16 January 2024) — parliamentary scrutiny of exemption scheme operation

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many applications his Department has received for certificates of exemption to keep an XL Bully dog in (a) Solihull constituency and (b) England.

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16 Jan 2024 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how much his Department has issued in compensation to people who have given up their XL Bully dog to be euthanised in (a) Solihull constituency and (b) England.

Why linked: Written question on compensation issued to owners of surrendered XL Bully dogs (16 January 2024) — parliamentary scrutiny of compensation scheme

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how much his Department has issued in compensation to people who have given up their XL Bully dog to be euthanised in (a) Solihull constituency and (b) England.

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2023

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2022

6 events
7 Dec 2022 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, How much her Department has spent on the enforcement of the [Dangerous Dogs Act 1991] in the last year.

Why linked: Parliamentary written question on enforcement spending for Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (2022) - scrutiny of regulatory enforcement resources

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, How much her Department has spent on the enforcement of the [Dangerous Dogs Act 1991] in the last year.

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11 Oct 2022 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress he has made on the consultation of Breed Specific Legislation (Dangerous Dogs) Act 1991 to exempt dogs that are adaptable to family and pet life.

Why linked: Parliamentary written question on breed-specific legislation consultation progress (2022) - scrutiny of dangerous dogs policy development

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress he has made on the consultation of Breed Specific Legislation (Dangerous Dogs) Act 1991 to exempt dogs that are adaptable to family and pet life.

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2021

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22 Apr 2021 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 30 June 2020 to Question 64852 on the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, on what date the Government commissioned research by Middlesex University into dog attacks is p

Why linked: Parliamentary written question on Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 implementation date (2021) - scrutiny of dangerous dogs regime

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 30 June 2020 to Question 64852 on the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, on what date the Government commissioned research by Middlesex University into …

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2019

1 event

2018

3 events
1 Jan 2018 | Written evidence linked evidence

DDL0389 — Written Evidence to EFRA Inquiry on Dangerous Dogs: Breed Specific Legislation (PDSA)

Why linked: PDSA's written evidence to the EFRA inquiry provides veterinary and welfare-sector evidence that hospital admissions for dog bites increased after the 1991 Act, directly challenging the Act's effectiveness.

The current Dangerous Dogs Act (DDA) is not effective and may be doing more harm than good to dog welfare and the safety of the general public.

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1 Jan 2018 | Written evidence linked evidence

DDL0056 — Written Evidence to EFRA Inquiry on Dangerous Dogs: Breed Specific Legislation (Scottish SPCA)

Why linked: Stakeholder written evidence to the EFRA inquiry comparing the 1991 Act with Scotland's alternative approach and recommending abolition of breed-specific legislation.

In Scotland, there is The Control of Dogs (Scotland) Act 2010. This is a preventative piece of legislation that in theory should be the answer to the problem that the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 has failed to resolve.

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1 Jan 2018 | Written evidence linked evidence

DDL0043 — Defra Written Evidence to EFRA Inquiry on Dangerous Dogs: Breed Specific Legislation

Why linked: This is Defra's official written evidence to the 2018 EFRA inquiry, setting out the Government's policy position on breed-specific legislation and the history of the 1991 Act.

Defra welcomes the opportunity to provide evidence to the EFRA Select Committee's Inquiry into Dangerous Dogs: Breed Specific Legislation.

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