Amend the Animals Act 1971 to limit strict liability for damage done by animals.
House of Commons
30 October 2007
This bill would change the Animals Act 1971 so that damage caused by animals is not automatically treated as a strict liability. It aims to limit the situations in which an animal owner is automatically responsible for damage, potentially requiring fault or other factors to be considered. The overall aim is to provide greater protection for some animal owners while continuing to address harm caused by animals.
The bill is at the second reading stage in the House of Commons. With an Amendment Paper published, amendments may be discussed; if it progresses, it would move to committee stage, then a third reading and potential Lords consideration.
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