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Pit bull–type dog wearing a muzzle. In law, breed-specific legislation (BSL) is a type of law that prohibits or restricts particular breeds or types of dog. [1] Such laws range from outright bans on the possession of these dogs, to restrictions and conditions on ownership, and often establishes a legal presumption that such dogs are dangerous or vicious to prevent dog attacks.
The breed has been at the centre of a public outcry following a number of high-profile attacks which included a 10-year-old boy being killed last year by one of the dogs at a friend’s house in ...
The government published their official plans for a ban on XL bully dogs on Tuesday.. The plans confirmed the breed has been added to the list prohibited under the Dangerous Dogs Act following a ...
Under the new rules, which come into force on 31 December, it will be illegal to breed, sell, advertise, exchange, gift, rehome, abandon or allow American XL bully dogs to stray in England and ...
The act makes it illegal for anyone to own, breed, breed from, sell, advertise (even as a gift), give away, or allow a dog of any of the listed breeds to stray. [2] Those who previously owned individuals of the breed before the act came into force could apply for Certificates of Exemption for a limited period of time after the act came into ...
Even though it is illegal, dog fighting still occurs across the globe. To combat dog fighting and curb ownership of "dangerous dogs," Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) has been passed in some countries, as well as in some local and regional jurisdictions. However, opponents argue that BSL affects responsible pet owners more than those who keep ...
The breed will be banned by the end of the year following a series of attacks, Rishi Sunak has said. ... There are currently four banned breeds of dog in the UK: the pit bull terrier, Japanese ...
American XL bully dogs are back in the headlines.. The breed will be banned by the end of the year following a series of attacks, Rishi Sunak has said. The Prime Minister made the promise after it ...