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End the Breed Specific Legislation
Closed
229 signatures
What the petition asks
BSL permits unfair treatment of certain dog breeds based on stereotypes. This is a petition to end the BSL. A new law should be brought in to replace the Dangerous Dogs act to ensure responsibility for a dog’s behaviour is placed on the owner or person in charge of it.
It is the owners responbility to control there own dog or a dog they are in charge of. Also to seek help if their dog or a dog they are in charge of shows signs of aggression or behavioural problems.
Timeline
| 27 Jul 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 27 Jan 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
229
Status
Closed
Opened
27 Jul 2016
Closed
27 Jan 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.