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Dog Control Bill [HL]

My Lords, the purpose of Amendment 13 is that a court may issue an order for the destruction of a dog. It seems reasonable that when such drastic measures are to be taken, the owner must have the right to appeal to save the life of the dog. In many circumstances, a dog that may or may not have shown aggression is someone’s beloved pet, and the owner deserves the right to appeal a death sentence on that dog. The amendment introduces an appeal procedure when a destruction order has been made by a court. The amendment will allow natural justice by allowing an appeal against the most drastic sentences for the dog. I beg to move. Amendment 13 agreed. Clause 7, as amended, agreed. Clause 8: Discharge or variation of dog control notice at instigation of local authority Amendment 14 Clause 8: Discharge or variation of dog control notice at instigation of local authority Amendment 14 Moved by