Publication - Consultation paper

Criminal law - dealing with dangerous dogs: consultation

Published: 5 February 2021
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Law and order
ISBN: 9781800046306

Discussion paper seeking views on steps that might be taken to improve the way in which the criminal law may deal with dog owners where their dogs act in a dangerous way.

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1. This differs from case law in England and Wales and it is important to note the discussion in this paper relates to possible policy reforms that would apply only in Scotland.

2. 23 May 1991 House of Commons debate

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Email: dogsconsultation@gov.scot

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