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[tee]

A new petition has been launched today by leading animal charities, the veterinary profession and trade unions to put pressure on the Government to deliver on its assurances and overhaul dog laws and bring forward new legislation in the Queen’s Speech.

Twenty organisations – including the RSPCA - official (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, The Blue Cross, the Communication Workers Union and the British Veterinary Association – have launched the petition, which would force a House of Commons debate if more than 100,000 people sign up on the Prime Minister’s official website.

Could you help by signing this petition today?

http://epetitions.di...petitions/22631

"We call on the coalition government to bring forward a government Bill in the Queen’s Speech in 2012 that: consolidates and updates legislation concerning dog control; gives greater flexibility and discretion to enforcers and the courts; improves public safety and animal welfare; includes a genuine preventative effect; updates some offences; and reduces the costs of enforcement. In particular we believe: the scope of legislation must be extended to cover all places, both public and private; all dogs should be permanently identified; legislation must focus on the owner’s actions or omissions rather than the type of dog; amendments must be made to ensure better canine welfare with a clear strategy to regularly review and ultimately phase out breed specific legislation; sufficient funding streams are essential for effective enforcement at a local level; and education and engagement should go hand in hand with any changes in the law to encourage more responsible dog ownership."

[Jean K]

Thanks for posting this, Tara, I hadn't read anything about it elsewhere .

"legislation must focus on the owner’s actions or omissions rather than the type of dog"- Let's hope this is not overlooked in the debate.

Signed.

[Janice12]

signed

[tee]

I think there's some really good stuff in there. It's also a well written petition and less reactionary/emotional than some, so hopefully will be taken seriously.

[Sallydust]

Signed and posted to facebook

[fionaB]

Signed

[buddnbuff]

Signed .... high time something was done to amend current legislation.

[norasark]

Signed

[Meta]

Signed.

[Dianthus Barbatus]

signed

There's moves afoot re similar being presented to the Petitions committee of the Scottish Parliament........originated re Staffie situation, but is to cover all breeds.


Denise

[Jacky P]

signed

[thedoghouse]

signed