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Animal Welfare (Responsibility for Dog on Dog Attacks) Bill

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.

The story so farThe Animal Welfare (Responsibility for Dog on Dog Attacks) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 21 October 2024 by Dr Luke Evans (Conservative). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Sponsor

• Dr Luke Evans Conservative Primary sponsor

Progress through Parliament

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 30 Apr 2026.