Dangerous dogs and the law (England)
The Dangerous Dogs Act was introduced in haste in 1991 after a series of horrific and well-publicised dog attacks on children. The consultation document and the Government’s press announcements indicate that the intention is to toughen existing laws aimed at protecting the public from dangerous dogs, as well as to tackle the problem of ‘weapon’ or ‘status’ dogs.
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