UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 3584
Animal Welfare (Responsibility for Dog Attacks) Bill
[As Introduced]
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This bill aims to make dog owners more legally responsible when their dogs attack or injure people or other animals. It's about clarifying the laws around dog safety and ensuring owners take proper steps to prevent attacks, such as keeping dogs under control and getting them trained.
Presented by Anna Firth.
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Official Ballot · Open Govt
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The people's count45 votes
67% Aye · 3033% No · 15
MPs' vote510 MPs
43% Ayes · 21757% Noes · 293
The democratic gap
24% , a wide gap
Outcome mismatch, the public would pass this bill, but Parliament rejected it.
Bill passage
Commons
- 1st reading11 Dec 2023
- 2nd reading17 May 2024