Dog attack laws and statistics – Daily Telegraph
“The number of people admitted to hospital due to dog bites has risen in the last five years prompting calls for changes in the law.”
Daily Telegraph, 6th November 2013
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Category: dogs
Owners of killer dogs face 14 years in jail – The Guardian
“Owners of dogs involved in a fatal attack face up to 14 years in prison under government plans published on Tuesday. The proposals, announced by the environment secretary, Owen Paterson, would also introduce a maximum jail term of five years for owners if a person is injured by their dog.”
The Guardian, 29th October 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Jade Anderson dogs death: Court hears of ‘horrific’ scene – BBC News
“The moment a policeman found a girl who had been mauled to death by four dogs was the most distressing sight of his life, a court has heard.
At Wigan Magistrates Court, 45-year-old Concannon was given a 16-week suspended jail term after admitting causing suffering to the four animals.”
BBC News, 18th October 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Harsher penalties for dangerous dog owners whose pets are involved in violent attacks – The Independent
“The owners of dangerous dogs involved in violent attacks could face similar penalties to those found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving, Home Office Minister Norman Baker has said.”
The Independent, 15th October 2013
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Dog attack men get community service for animal cruelty – BBC News
“Six men have been sentenced to more than 800 hours of community service for using their dogs to kill other animals.”
BBC News, 17th September 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Dangerous dogs plan will mean no ‘innocent’ trespassers – BBC News
“Dog owners will be safe from prosecution under revised dangerous dogs laws if their pet attacks someone trespassing in their home – even if the ‘intruder’ is doing a good turn.”
BBC News, 9th September 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Dangerous dogs: tougher penalties for irresponsible dog owners – Home Office
“The government is asking for people’s views about whether current penalties for dog offences are severe enough.”
Home Office, 6th August 2013
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
Owners of killer dogs could face life in prison – The Guardian
“Owners of dogs that kill people could face life imprisonment if an online consultation run by the government demonstrates public support for more severe penalties.”
The Guardian, 6th August 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Owners could face court if dog bites child fetching a ball – Daily Telegraph
“Home owners have been warned that they could face prosecution if their dog scares a child that strays into their garden to retrieve a football.”
Daily Telegraph, 24th June 2013
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Antisocial behaviour, policing and crime measures unveiled – Home Office
“The government has introduced new legislation to tackle antisocial behaviour, criminalise forced marriage and reform the police.”
Home Office, 9th May 2013
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
Dangerous dogs law change suspended by Welsh government – BBC News
“Planned legal changes to control dangerous dogs have been suspended by the Welsh
government.”
BBC News, 2nd May 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Professional dog walkers hit with £300 licence fee – Daily Telegraph
“Commercial dog walkers will have to pay a £300 licence to walk in the Royal Parks as campaigners complain they are often putting public safety at risk.”
Daily Telegraph, 8th April 2013
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
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Dog control powers axed despite fatal attack on teen – The Independent
Plans to merge dog orders with antisocial behaviour powers fail to tackle irresponsible breeders
The Independent, 31st March 2013
Source: www.independent.co.uk
All dogs in England to be microchipped by 2016 – The Guardian
“All dogs in England will, from April 2016, have to be microchipped as part of a government attempt to cut the number of strays and make pet owners more responsible for their animals.”
The Guardian, 6th February 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Dog attack law to be extended to cover incidents on private property – The Guardian
“The government has announced plans to extend legal protection over dog attacks to cover incidents on private property.”
The Guardian, 6th February 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Postal workers ‘need new law to stop dog attacks’ – BBC News
“The law in England and Wales offers ‘inadequate’ protection to postal workers who are attacked by dogs, a report says. The report, commissioned by Royal Mail, recommends a change in law to help deal with the owners of dogs who attack. The report points out that currently action cannot be taken if an attack takes place on private property.”
BBC News, 23rd November 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
St Leonards dog attacks owner Spencer Brown jailed – BBC News
“A man whose out-of-control dogs attacked 10 people in the street has been jailed for 12 months.”
BBC News, 31st August 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man spared jail over sex with dog – The Independent
“A father of three who had sex with his ex-wife’s bull mastiff dog was spared a prison sentence today.”
The Independent, 24th August 2012
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Dangerous dog offences guideline comes into effect – Sentencing Council
“Following a three month period of training and implementation the definitive guideline on dangerous dog offences came into effect on 20 August 2012.”
Dangerous Dog Offences Definitive Guideline (PDF)
Sentencing Council, 20th August 2012
Dangerous dog owners face tougher sentences – BBC News
“Owners of dangerous dogs in England and Wales now face tougher sentences under new Sentencing Council guidelines.”
BBC News, 20th August 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
