Petition Reclassify Dangerous Dogs Act to reflect exhibited behaviour instead of breed

Many harmless dogs are seized simply based on how they look; it will most likely be destroyed or at least lose all quality of life
Saying dogs who look a certain way are dangerous would be like saying a person who shares similar physical features to Jimmy Savile are a danger to children

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About the Act:
http://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/SN04348/SN04348.pdf

History of the Act:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-18114406

The Independent: Dog Breeds Most Likely To Attack (most aren't on the list of banned breeds)
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/dog-breed-most-likely-to-attack-bite-you-revealed-a7166296.html

Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 Legislation:
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/65/contents

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609 signatures

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Date closed 3 May 2017
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