Dangerous Dogs Act 1991
Commons · Question 89793 · Tabled 11 Nov 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Question
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...