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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

To ask Her Majesty's Government what measures they are taking in relation to dog attacks on guide dogs.

Answer

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
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk