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ISSUE 80
JUN 19-25, 2026
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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 3798

Animal Welfare (Responsibility for Dog on Dog Attacks) Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill establishes clear legal responsibility for dog owners whose dogs attack other dogs. It aims to clarify liability, compensation, and potentially criminal accountability when a dog injures or kills another person's dog. The bill would likely create a framework for determining fault, enforcing financial compensation for veterinary costs and losses, and may introduce penalties for owners who fail to control their animals. This addresses a current legal grey area where victims of dogondog attacks often struggle to obtain justice or compensation.

Presented by Dr Luke Evans.
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The people's count51 votes
92% Aye · 478% No · 4
MPs' vote510 MPs
43% Ayes · 21757% Noes · 293
The democratic gap

49% , a wide gap

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

Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading21 Oct 2024
  • 2nd reading