Overview

This bill amends the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. It requires the Secretary of State to conduct a public consultation and publish data comparing fatalities from bites of specific dog types with those from other dog types before designating any dog breed as dangerous.

Description

The bill mandates changes to the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. Before designating a dog breed as dangerous under sections 1 (dogs bred for fighting) or 2 (other specially dangerous dogs), the Secretary of State must:

• Conduct a public consultation on the proposed order.
• Publish data showing the number of fatalities caused by bites from that specific dog type over the previous three years.
• Publish comparative data showing the number of fatalities from bites by other dog types during the same period.

Government Spending

The bill is unlikely to have a significant direct impact on government spending. The costs associated with public consultations and data publication are expected to be relatively minor compared to the overall budget.

Groups Affected

• Dog owners: Owners of breeds potentially designated as dangerous may face restrictions depending on the outcome of consultations and data analysis.
• Breed-specific organizations: Groups representing specific dog breeds could be significantly impacted by any designation.
• Law enforcement: Police and other law enforcement agencies will be responsible for enforcing any changes to the legislation.
• The public: The public will be involved through consultations and will be directly affected by any changes in legislation regarding dangerous dogs.

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