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Written question asked by John Wheeler (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 June 1991. It was answered by Lord Baker of Dorking (Conservative) on Wednesday, 5 June 1991 on behalf of the Home Office.


Written question

Question
How many cases have been brought in respect of powerful breeds of dog, including rottweilers, pit-bull terriers, the Tosa and dobermanns, in respect of powers or offences under (a) section 20 of the Offences against the Person Act 1861, in respect of a dog owner's recklessness, (b) section 28 of the Town Police Clauses Act 1847, (c) section 2 of the Dogs Act 1871, (d) section 1 of the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953, (e) the Animals Act 1971 and (f) the Dangerous Dogs Act 1989 since 1989. - Inc table

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
192 c232W;192 c234W
Session
1990-91
Subjects
Prosecutions Dangerous dogs
Legislation
Dogs Act 1871
Dangerous Dogs Act 1989
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953
Town Police Clauses Act 1847
Contains statistics
Yes