Dangerous Dogs (Licensing) Bill

A Bill to provide for an exemption from the provisions of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 relating to dogs bred for fighting and other specially dangerous dogs for persons who hold a licence; to make provision relating to such licences; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Sir Christopher ChopeConservative

Last Updated

12 February 2025

In Plain English

AI-generated

This bill would create a licence-based exemption from parts of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 for dogs bred for fighting and for dogs deemed specially dangerous. Owners would need to obtain a licence and comply with conditions set out in the bill for keeping such dogs. The bill also sets out how licences would be issued and monitored.

Key Points

Creates a licensing system that allows exemptions from the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 for dogs bred for fighting and other specially dangerous dogs, available only to licence holders.
Sets out the process for granting, renewing and monitoring licences, including the conditions that licence holders must meet and the circumstances in which licences can be revoked.
Establishes obligations on licence holders and licensing authorities to manage and enforce these licences.

Who is affected?

Current and prospective licence holders for dogs that would be exempted under the billOwners and breeders of dogs bred for fighting or deemed specially dangerousLocal authorities and other bodies responsible for issuing and enforcing licencesThe wider public who may be affected by the possession of such dogs

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Dangerous Dogs (Licensing) Bill

13 Dec 2023

The dissolution of Parliament took place on Thursday 30 May 2024. All business in the House of Commons and House of Lords has come to an end and this bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

Dangerous Dogs (Licensing) Bill | TrackPolitics