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Dangerous Dogs Act 1991

Commons · Question 89793 · Tabled 11 Nov 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 19 Nov 2025

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Asked by Blake Stephenson

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has made a recent assessment of the effectiveness of the enforcement of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.

Answer

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle, 19 Nov 2025

Defra is continuing to engage closely with the Police, local authorities, and rescue and rehoming organisations to monitor the impacts of the XL Bully dog ban. We are also working with the police, local authorities and animal welfare groups to explore mea...