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Posted: 30th April 2013

Evidence heard on dangerous dogs
Amendment bill discussed at EFRACom inquiry

On Wednesday, April 24, The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRACom) heard oral evidence on draft legislation to amend the Dangerous Dogs Act.

The draft bill was published by Defra on April 9, and deals with a number of issues relating to dangerous dogs. If the proposed legislation goes through, it will become a criminal offence for a dog to be out of control on private property, and to attack assistance dogs.

In a statement on April 23, the Dogs Trust raised concerns over the bill, fearing it may criminalise responsible owners. Of particular note was the loophole in the bill which could allow owners to be prosecuted if their dog attacks a burglar while they are not at home.

Chaired by Anne McIntosh, EFRACom heard evidence from the police and welfare charities, who discussed the clarity and effectiveness of the draft clauses. Evidence was also heard on key recommendations in the committee's recent Dog Control and Welfare Report.

Organisations represented at the inquiry were the Dogs Trust, RSPCA, Blue Cross, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, Guide Dogs Association and the Association of Chief Police Officers.

Issues discussed included the definition of a trespasser and the potential for responsible owners to be prosecuted should their dog attack while they are out, "deed not breed" and the control of websites selling pets online.



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