Rejected petition Rewrite the Dangerous dog act of 1871 and 1989 and 2023 abolish added BSL

Rewrite the Dangerous dog act of 1871 1989 -2023 in favour for a more up to date legislation and abolish added BSL ellement
Bring in dog licences for all breeds and breeders in the UK and stop animal /puppy imports
Make it a criminal offence to breed any dog without a breeders licence

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We want licences for all dog breeds and owners
All dogs should be microchipped and kept on a lead in built-up public places
All owners have liability insurance
Give the police power to fine owners for dog-on-dog attacks
Make it a criminal offence and jail time for owners of dogs that cause the death of another person
Make dog breeders fully licensed and yearly checked by RSPCA or similar Government bodies
Stop the imports of dogs and puppies from none UK territories

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Replace ban on certain dog breeds with licences, muzzles and leads for all dogs
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/652710

Bring back a Dog Licence
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/643650

Scrap ban on dog breeds, regulate dog owners and ban euthanasia of healthy dogs
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/652050

Introduce licences, mandatory training and annual vet visits to own a dog
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/643739

Require anyone who breeds dogs to have a licence
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/643033

Increase punishments for owners in dog attacks
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/644006

Increase sentences for dangerous dog offences that lead to injury or death
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/653147

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Date submitted 18 January 2024
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