Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 31431

Dangerous Dogs: Cats

Tabled: 13 February 2025
Answered: 25 February 2025

Question

Andrew Rosindell

Reform UK — Romford

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will amend the law on dangerous dogs attacking cats to hold owners responsible.

Answer

Daniel Zeichner
It is an offence under section 3(1) of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 to allow a dog to be dangerously out of control. Any dog that is dangerously out of control can be euthanised and their owners put in prison for up to 14 years and be banned from ever owni...
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