This bill makes it easier for police to stop dogs attacking farm animals by letting them seize dogs, take evidence samples, and search properties. It also makes penalties tougher and protects more types of livestock.
A Bill to make provision changing the law about the offence of livestock worrying, including changes to what constitutes an offence and increased powers for investigation of suspected offences; and for connected purposes.
Status: Act of Parliament
Current House: Unassigned
Stage: Royal Assent
Sponsored by: Aphra Brandreth, Dr Thérèse Coffey
Introduced: 2024-10-21
Royal Assent: 2025-12-18