https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/a4yo95yx2qbv Main points and sanctions if the legislation is breached en-us 2017-11-28 08:40:53 UTC 2025-12-31 13:40:23 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/a4yo95yx2qbv/wish/210845046 Sanctions of breaching this Act can include: 
Any dogs in question to be euthanized or seized. Fines can also be given and extreme cases or repeat-offending can result in imprisonment. Bans on the ownership of animals can also be issued. ]]> 2017-11-28 12:32:34 UTC https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/a4yo95yx2qbv/wish/210845046 https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/a4yo95yx2qbv/wish/210846925 The Dangerous Dogs Act did two main things: 
* Made it a criminal offence for the owner and/or the person in charge of the dog to allow a dog to be 'dangerously out of control' in a public place or be in a place where it is not permitted to be
* banned specific types of dog including the Pit Bull Terrier, the Fila Brasiliero, the Dogo Argentino and the Japanese Tosa. Any dogs of these types were subject to a mandatory destruction order. This meant the dogs had to be euthanised or removed from the area this law includes

You will receive a criminal record if found guilty of owning a dog like the ones mentioned above. You may also be fined up to £5000 or receive up to a 6 month prison term. You may also be disqualified from owning a dog for a period of time if the court thinks fit. Large fines and prison terms are not often given to "normal" responsible dog owners whose dog simply has the misfortune of looking of the Pit Bull type. ]]> 2017-11-28 12:37:48 UTC https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/a4yo95yx2qbv/wish/210846925