Petition
Introduce harsher legal consequences for off-lead dog attacks
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Harsher legal consequences should be met for those who own aggressive and out-of-control dogs that attack, for example, reviewing dog ownership and breeding bans.
Victim support like compensation for emotional distress should also be available.
Victim support like compensation for emotional distress should also be available.
There have been multiple debates and advice given on how to stop an off-leash dog from attacking your own, but these do not go far enough.
If a dog-walker is confident with the dog they are accompanying, why should it be on them to go out of their way to make excuses and be put in discomfort for other poorly-behaved dogs?
Current legislation is lacking, and more must be done to achieve justice and better support for victims and their loved ones.
If a dog-walker is confident with the dog they are accompanying, why should it be on them to go out of their way to make excuses and be put in discomfort for other poorly-behaved dogs?
Current legislation is lacking, and more must be done to achieve justice and better support for victims and their loved ones.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: Introduce a new law protecting dogs from dangerous out of control dogs
Timeline
| 16 Apr 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 30 Apr 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
30 Apr 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.