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I think all dogs should be on a lead in public areas.
Rejected
17 signatures
What the petition asks
I've had my son jumped at by a dog and bitten, which has left him very nervous. My husband went to the rescue of a man, his dog then himself was attacked by a dog. The man needed hospital treatment and the dog needed treatment at the vets.A friends dog attacked, needing treatment.mine attacked too.
Owners with dogs off lead are not always irresponsible and their dogs are not always vicious but unfortunately the only way to make dog walking safe and enjoyable for lots of people and make it as safe as we can for our children to play out and feel safe is to try and have all dogs on leads. And if by doing so it prevents one child or adult from serious or fatal injuries or one pet from the same it will be worth that change in the law.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 17 Apr 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 Apr 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
17
Status
Rejected
Rejected
20 Apr 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.