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Dog Control Bill [HL] 2008-09

Type of Bill:
Private Members' Bill (Starting in the House of Lords)
Sponsor:
Lord Redesdale

Progress of the Bill

Bill started in the House of Lords

  1. House of Lords
    1. 1st reading
    2. 2nd reading
    3. Committee stage
    4. Report stage
    5. 3rd reading
  2. House of Commons
    1. 1st reading
    2. 2nd reading
    3. Committee stage
    4. Report stage
    5. 3rd reading
  3. Consideration of Amendments
  4. Royal Assent

Last event

Latest Bill

House Bill Date
Lords Bill as introduced | PDF version, 77KB 15.12.2008

Latest news on the Bill

During second reading of the Bill on 24 April, a wide-ranging discussion took place on issues including the breeds of dogs to be covered by the legislation and the problem of dangerous dogs being used by gangs.

  • Lords Hansard: Dog Control Bill

    Committee stage - line by line examination of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.

    • Summary of the Bill

    To make provision about the control of dogs and their welfare; and for connected purposes.

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