Recently, I was quite surprised to face a prosecution under the Dogs Act 1871...
A 10-minute rule bill will be introduced in the Commons on Wednesday by Labour MP Angela Smith after complaints that the Dangerous Dogs Act needed updating.
The bill aims to extend the law to offer protection to workers such as postmen and women from being attacked by dogs on private property.
Given that Defra has since March been publicising the benefits of the 1871 Act it begs the question do we really yet another law?
A particular advantage of the 1871 Act is the fact that it applies everywhere, even in and around a private house which is why it is particularly appropriate for action on behalf of people such as postmen and women who are regularly at risk from dogs in front gardens.
