This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament

Rejected petition Change to the law on dog in dog attacks. Making the owners liable.

Since covid lockdown there has been a steep rise in dog attacks. Wether on person or dogs.
When a person is attacked the owner is liable and the dog is put down.
When a dog is viscously attacked for no reason being badly wounded or killed.
The police won't pursue as there is no law against it.

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The law to change on dog on dog attacks holding the owner/s liable.
With fines and sanctions on owning a dog again.

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