Petition · past parliament
Reclassify Dangerous Dogs Act to reflect exhibited behaviour instead of breed
Closed
609 signatures
What the petition asks
Many harmless dogs are seized simply based on how they look; it will most likely be destroyed or at least lose all quality of life
Saying dogs who look a certain way are dangerous would be like saying a person who shares similar physical features to Jimmy Savile are a danger to children
Saying dogs who look a certain way are dangerous would be like saying a person who shares similar physical features to Jimmy Savile are a danger to children
About the Act:
http://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/SN04348/SN04348.pdf
History of the Act:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-18114406
The Independent: Dog Breeds Most Likely To Attack (most aren't on the list of banned breeds)
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/dog-breed-most-likely-to-attack-bite-you-revealed-a7166296.html
Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 Legislation:
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/65/contents
http://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/SN04348/SN04348.pdf
History of the Act:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-18114406
The Independent: Dog Breeds Most Likely To Attack (most aren't on the list of banned breeds)
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/dog-breed-most-likely-to-attack-bite-you-revealed-a7166296.html
Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 Legislation:
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/65/contents
Timeline
| 28 Mar 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 May 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
609
Status
Closed
Opened
28 Mar 2017
Closed
2 May 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.