The dangerous dog offences definitive guideline comes into force in all courts on 1 July, 2016. It applies to all offenders aged 18 or over who are sentenced on or after that date, regardless of the date of the offence. It covers offences where a dog injures or kills a person, where it injures an assistance dog or where someone possesses a banned breed of dog. This guideline replaces the dangerous dog guideline issued by the Council in 2012, which became out of date following changes to legislation.
29 June 2016
Dangerous dogs offences guideline
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