Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 102526
Livestock Worrying
Tabled: 2 January 2026
Answered: 12 January 2026
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether additional resources will be provided to police forces to enforce tougher penalties for livestock worrying.
Answer
Dame Angela EagleThe Department will continue to engage with the police to ensure that they are fully prepared to enforce the new powers introduced by the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act 2025. The measures will come into effect on 18 March 2026. We will als...
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