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Proceeding contribution from Andrew Dismore (Labour) in the House of Commons on Friday, 14 March 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill on Animals Act 1971 (Amendment) Bill.


Animals Act 1971 (Amendment) Bill

The hon. Gentleman's Bill does exactly that; if he wants to change the law around, he must understand what the consequences would be. What he is trying to change goes to the roots of our laws relating to animals. The laws of Alfred refer to a dog biting a man, and what had to be paid for the first offence—that is, strict liability—


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
473 c562 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Animals Damage Liability Horse riding Insurance Horses Rural areas Urban areas
Legislation
Animals Act 1971 (Amendment) Bill 2007-08
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk