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06/08/2013
Govt Proposes New Sentencing For Fatal Dog Attacks
New proposals for England and Wales could see owners of dogs that attack and kill face a life sentence in prison.
Currently, the maximum sentence is two years for those convicted of allowing a dog to be dangerously out of control.
Under proposals put forward by the government, a range of new sentences would be available, from seven years to life.
Some critics however, have said that more needs to be done over fatal dog attacks.
The current Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, only provides for dog attacks in public places and private areas that dogs should not be, a neighbours garden for example.
A public consultation over new legislation is being held until September 01.
(MH/CD)
Currently, the maximum sentence is two years for those convicted of allowing a dog to be dangerously out of control.
Under proposals put forward by the government, a range of new sentences would be available, from seven years to life.
Some critics however, have said that more needs to be done over fatal dog attacks.
The current Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, only provides for dog attacks in public places and private areas that dogs should not be, a neighbours garden for example.
A public consultation over new legislation is being held until September 01.
(MH/CD)
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The jail term for owners of dogs that kill has been increased to 14 years, under new laws being introduced by the government. Under the law the jail term for the owner of a dog that injures someone will also be increased to five years, up from the current two.
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The jail term for owners of dogs that kill has been increased to 14 years, under new laws being introduced by the government. Under the law the jail term for the owner of a dog that injures someone will also be increased to five years, up from the current two.
16 May 2013
New Tougher Dog Laws 'Do Not Go far Enough'
MPs have said new laws aiming to tackle the threat of dangerous dogs do not go far enough. Currently the law, dating back to 1991, only covers dog attacks in public places or places dogs are restricted from being. The planned new law would make it a criminal offence to allow a dog to be dangerously out of control on private property also.
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11 June 2012
Rise In Attacks On Guide Dogs
Attacks on guide dogs by other dogs have reached a new high of more than eight a month, according to the charity, Guide Dogs.
Rise In Attacks On Guide Dogs
Attacks on guide dogs by other dogs have reached a new high of more than eight a month, according to the charity, Guide Dogs.
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