Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Bill

Key Points

• It amends the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953 and connected purposes.
• It seeks to strengthen protection for livestock from dogs and update the legal framework for enforcement.
• It clarifies responsibilities for dog owners in relation to livestock in rural settings.
• It is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons, part of its early passage through Parliament.

Progress

The Bill is at the second reading stage in the Commons, where MPs discuss its general principles before moving on to detailed scrutiny.