Signatures Needed for the current and latest Government e-Petition which is open for signatures until April 2023.
At 10,000 signatures the
Government will give a written response and at 100,000 signatures, if reached,
the Government will consider a debate in Parliament, raising awareness and
keeping the pressure on for smarter dog law.
Sign Here - https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/624876
The Petition reads as below:
Repeal the current Dangerous Dogs Act and replace with new
framework
We want the Government to repeal the Dangerous Dogs Act and
replace it with legislation that focuses on early intervention to prevent dog
bites and tackle dog-related issues regardless of breed or type, based solely
on their behaviour
The Government commissioned a steering group to provide
advice on policies aimed at reducing dog attacks and promoting responsible
ownership of dogs. However, their report is not due until next year.
In view of shocking and tragic events that continue to
result from the current legislation, urgent action is required NOW, in the
interest of public safety and the welfare of dogs. Organisations involved in
the Government's steering group oppose Breed Specific Legislation and agree
breed is not a prediction of aggressive behaviour. We believe the current
legislation is enabling more fatalities and failing to prevent the dog attack
trend. It needs repeal immediately.
