Seek to negotiate recognition of licences exempting dogs under the DDA across UK
Dogs banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act are legally required to hold an exemption. Currently England & Wales, Scotland and NI manage their own exemption schemes with no cross recognition. This means dogs cannot be brought to another part of the UK for example to visit for leisure.
Shabana Mahmood
Home Secretary
Similar motions
Require licence for all dog breeding in the UK and bring in new ownership laws
Amend Dangerous Dogs Act to recognise and fund rehoming of non-dangerous dogs
Change the DDA 1991 to stop breed bans and focus on behaviour
Replace ban with regulated license system for certain dog breeds
Amend law on puppy imports to provide exceptions for rescue organisations
Seek to negotiate recognition of licences exempting dogs under the DDA across UK
Dogs banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act are legally required to hold an exemption. Currently England & Wales, Scotland and NI manage their own exemption schemes with no cross recognition. This means dogs cannot be brought to another part of the UK for example to visit for leisure.
Similar motions
Require licence for all dog breeding in the UK and bring in new ownership laws
Amend Dangerous Dogs Act to recognise and fund rehoming of non-dangerous dogs
Change the DDA 1991 to stop breed bans and focus on behaviour
Replace ban with regulated license system for certain dog breeds
Amend law on puppy imports to provide exceptions for rescue organisations