This bill makes dog owners legally responsible if their dog fatally injures another dog, unless they took reasonable precautions. Penalties include up to 3 years imprisonment or fines.
A Bill to require a person in charge of a dog to take all reasonable steps to ensure that that dog does not fatally injure another dog; and for connected purposes.
Status: In Progress
Current House: Commons
Stage: 1st reading
Sponsored by: Dr Luke Evans
Introduced: 2024-10-21