Time to change dogs laws says CWU and RSPCA

As MPs return from their summer break, animal charity RSPCA and communications union CWU say changes are urgently needed to dangerous dogs laws as the number of attacks hits thousands of people and costs tens of millions of pounds.

CWU and RSPCA joined a cross-party delegation of MPs to meet Lord Henley, the minister responsible for overseeing dogs laws, this week with the aim of keeping the pressure up on the government to address this important issue. Lord Henley was presented with a strong case for updating and consolidating current laws (Dangerous Dogs Act 1991) which are not fit for purpose.

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Source: CWU