A Bill to make provision about the control of dogs; and for connected purposes.
House of Lords
2 May 2012
This Dog Control Bill aims to modernise how dogs are owned and controlled to improve public safety and dog welfare. It would set clear duties on dog owners and give local authorities and the police new powers to tackle dangerous or out-of-control dogs, with penalties for offences. The bill also contemplates strengthened measures to identify and manage dogs to prevent harm.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the Commons, having originated in the Lords. If it progresses, it will move on to detailed examination in committee and then further readings.
Generated 21 February 2026
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.