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ISSUE 80
JUN 19-25, 2026
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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 3584

Animal Welfare (Responsibility for Dog Attacks) Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill aims to make dog owners more legally responsible when their dogs attack or injure people or other animals. It's about clarifying the laws around dog safety and ensuring owners take proper steps to prevent attacks, such as keeping dogs under control and getting them trained.

Presented by Anna Firth.
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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' vote510 MPs
43% Ayes · 21757% Noes · 293
The democratic gap

57% , a wide gap

Outcome mismatch, the public would pass this bill, but Parliament rejected it.

Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading11 Dec 2023
  • 2nd reading17 May 2024