Written question asked by Lord Hoyle (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 June 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 June 2019. It was answered by Lord Gardiner of Kimble (Conservative) on Tuesday, 25 June 2019 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Dangerous Dogs
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government what measures they are taking in relation to dog attacks on guide dogs.
- Answer
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In 2015, the Government amended the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 to specifically make it an offence to allow a dog to attack an assistance dog. The maximum penalty for such an offence is three years imprisonment or an unlimited fine, or both.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL16243
- Session
- 2017-19
- Subjects
- Guide dogs Dangerous dogs
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- 2019-06-25 17:10:49 +0100
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