Renting With Pets - No Blanket Ban:

 The UK Government has this month published a White Paper (not yet law) which plans to redress the balance between landlords and tenants in the private sector; one of the changes included is that tenants will be given the right to request a pet in their house, which the landlord must consider and cannot unreasonably refuse. T

The new measures will form part of the 'Renters Reform Bill' which is due to be introduced into Parliament later this year (2022).

Further info can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/a-fairer-private-rented-sector/a-fairer-private-rented-sector

Petitions Committee-Discussion in Parliament

 On Monday 6 June, MPs will debate a petition relating to breed specific legislation.

You can watch the debate online (from 4.30pm, Monday 6 June)

There will also be a debate transcript available shortly after the conclusion of the debate.

Follow the Petitions Committee on Twitter and join the discussion using #DogSafetyDebate

Christina Rees MP, a member of the Petitions Committee, has been asked by the Committee to open the debate. MPs from all parties can take part, and the Government will send a minister to respond.

Sign the #petition here -

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/603988

Repeal Breed Specific Legislation

The petition, which has more than 114,000 signatures, states: “The Government should repeal breed specific provisions in dangerous dogs legislation. We believe these provisions are a flawed approach to public safety and an ethical failing with regards to animal welfare.”

In response to the petition, provided on 13 January 2022, the Government said: “Simply repealing the breed specific provisions in dangerous dogs legislation with no other changes would increase the risks to public safety, which the Government is unwilling to do.”