Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 70107

Dangerous Dogs: Death and Injuries

Tabled: 22 July 2025
Answered: 2 September 2025

Question

Mr Andrew Snowden

Conservative — Fylde

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 in reducing dog-related injuries and fatalities.

Answer

Daniel Zeichner
Defra is continuing to engage closely with the Police, local authorities, and rescue and rehoming organisations to monitor the impacts of the XL Bully dog ban. We are also working with the police, local authorities and animal welfare groups to explore mea...
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