Rejected petition Make it compulsory to have a dog on a lead at all times on a public highway.

For the safety of the public,drivers,other responsible dog owners who do have their dogs on leads and the dogs themselves,a dog should be on a lead in these areas,not just 'under control' as the law states at the moment.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/126422

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Date submitted 10 August 2016
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