Politicians vote to approve dangerous dogs law

Politicians have finalised plans to introduce restrictions and controls for dogs classified as dangerous.

The amendments to the Dogs Law will include a registration scheme for dangerous dogs overseen by the States Veterinary Officer and owners will be banned from selling or giving them away.

The proposals had initially been debated in early November but were 'called in' by the Environment Scrutiny Panel which wanted to analyse them further.

A total of 41 politicians voted for the plans, three voted against them and two abstained.

The new measures will mean that owners of dangerous dogs will have to keep them on a lead and muzzled in public places.

Owners must also have third party public liability insurance in respect of the dog, which must be approved by the States Veterinary Officer.

Dogs classified as dangerous will also need to be kept at an address that is secure and from which they cannot escape.

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