{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/741363.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":741363,"attributes":{"action":"Change the DDA 1991 to end breed discrimination and focus on behaviour","background":"To reform the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 by removing breed-specific legislation and replacing it with behaviour-based laws. Focus on responsible ownership, training, and education to improve public safety without unfairly targeting certain dog breeds.","additional_details":"Breed-specific laws have not reduced dog attacks and unfairly punish dogs based on looks, not behaviour. Data shows aggression is linked to ownership and training. We need effective, evidence-based laws that focus on behaviour, enforce accountability, and support public education to truly keep people safe.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2025-09-17T11:01:48.448Z","updated_at":"2025-10-06T14:58:25.863Z","rejected_at":"2025-10-06T14:58:22.115Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-09-19T16:18:00.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition, which asks for the same action: \"Change the DDA 1991 to stop breed bans and focus on behaviour\" https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/730292"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}