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1. • • Call 101 (or 999 in emergencies only). If a dog poses an immediate threat to the safety of the public, the police or other responsible person (e.g. vet/local authority) can order that the dog be lawfully destroyed.
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   Can a court order a dog to be destroyed?

   • excluding it from a specified place. Where the court makes a destruction order, it may appoint a person to undertake destruction and order the offender to pay what it determines to be the reasonable expenses of destroying the dog and keeping it pending its destruction.

   Owner or person in charge of a dog dangerously out of control in any

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   What is a contingent destruction order?

   • If the court is satisfied that the dog would not constitute a danger to public safety and the dog is not prohibited, it may make a contingent destruction order requiring the dog be kept under proper control. A contingent destruction order may specify the measures to be taken by the owner for keeping the dog under proper control, which include:

   Owner or person in charge of a dog dangerously out of control in any

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   What is a dog prosecution guidance?

   • This prosecution guidance aims to assist prosecutors with the relevant legislation, evidential and public interest considerations and choice of charges applicable to prohibited dogs and dogs dangerously out of control.

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   Can a court order a dog to be seized?

   • The court can issue an order for items to be seized and disposed of (a ‘forfeiture notice’) within 14 days. This can include an order for a dog to be taken away from its owner or destroyed. A dog should only be removed or destroyed if there is no other option to keep animals or the public safe.

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   What can police do if a dog is dangerous?

   • Police, councils and other authorities can take action against a dangerous or banned dog. Any or a combination of the following powers can also be used if a dog is causing, or is likely to cause, nuisance or harm: Councils can also restrict what dogs can do in a public space, eg banning dogs from the area or requiring them to be on leads.

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   What can police do if a dog escapes?

   • These measures could include; attending dog training classes, repairing fencing to their property to prevent the dog from escaping or requiring the dog to be muzzled when out in public. See Q837 and Q835 for examples of orders the police can enforce.

   What action can be taken with regards to a dangerous dog?

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3. www.gov.uk › control-dog-publicControlling your dog in public: Overview - GOV.UK

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   You can be fined if your dog is out of control in public - find out about Dog Control Orders, banned dogs, dog fouling and reporting a dangerous dog

4. cps.gov.uk › legal-guidance › dangerous-dog-offencesDangerous Dog Offences | The Crown Prosecution Service

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   Feb 1, 2024 · Sentencing. Introduction. This prosecution guidance aims to assist prosecutors with the relevant legislation, evidential and public interest considerations and choice of charges applicable to...

5. www.gov.uk › guidance › control-dogsControl dogs - GOV.UK

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   Aug 4, 2015 · A community protection notice (CPN) orders the person responsible for the dog (usually the dog owner) to stop or control its behaviour. A CPN is usually issued to deal with minor incidents ...

6. www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk › explanatory8. Destruction orders and contingent destruction orders for dogs

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   Destruction orders and contingent destruction orders for dogs. Guideline users should be aware that the Equal Treatment Bench Book covers important aspects of fair treatment and disparity of outcomes for different groups in the criminal justice system.

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   Jul 1, 2016 · A contingent destruction order may specify the measures to be taken by the owner for keeping the dog under proper control, which include: muzzling; keeping on a lead;

8. www.gov.uk › control-dog-public › public-spacesControlling your dog in public - GOV.UK

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   Some public areas in England and Wales are covered by Public Spaces Protection Orders ( PSPOs) - previously called Dog Control Orders (DCOs). In public areas with PSPOs, you may have to: keep...

9. www.westyorkshire.police.uk › ask-the-policeWhat action can be taken with regards to a dangerous dog?

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   Call 101 (or 999 in emergencies only). If a dog poses an immediate threat to the safety of the public, the police or other responsible person (e.g. vet/local authority) can order that the dog be lawfully destroyed.