A Bill to make provision about the control of dogs; and for connected purposes.
House of Lords
2 May 2012
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The Dog Control Bill would set out rules and powers for controlling dogs and dealing with related issues. It would give local authorities powers to tackle dangerous, out-of-control or stray dogs and to impose orders about how dogs should be kept. The measure started in the House of Lords and, after progressing through its Lords stages, is now being considered by the House of Commons, where it is at the second reading stage.
The bill began in the House of Lords, progressed through all Lords stages, and has moved to the House of Commons, where it is currently at the second reading.
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The Bill was not moved for debate on 30 March 2012. The order to read the Bill a second time lapsed. There is no indication when the Bill will progress further.
The Bill had its first reading in the Commons on 19 December 2011.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
