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Dangerous Dogs: Is the Ban Working?

Two years ago, the government banned XL Bully dogs, promising it would save lives. Panorama investigates whether that promise has been kept.

Two years ago, the government banned XL Bully dogs, promising it would save lives. Panorama investigates whether that promise has been kept. Attacks are still happening, the police say the law is difficult to enforce, and some animal charities say they are overwhelmed with abandoned dogs. Reporter Sam Poling hears from families who have lost loved ones after XL attacks and from owners struggling to stay on the right side of the law.

Release date:

29 minutes

On TV

Mon 9 Mar 202620:00

Credits

RoleContributor
ReporterSam Poling
EditorKaren Wightman
Assistant ProducerKatie McEvinney
Executive ProducerShelley Jofre
Executive ProducerTom Stone
ProducerLiam McDougall
DirectorLiam McDougall

Broadcasts

  • Mon 9 Mar 202620:00
  • Mon 9 Mar 202620:30
  • Mon 9 Mar 202622:40
  • Sat 14 Mar 202600:25