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MSPs pass 'dog Asbo' legislation | |
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MSPs have passed new legislation which will introduce "dog Asbos". | |
The vote came after a Scottish Parliament debate on the Control of Dogs Bill, which has been put forward by MSP Christine Grahame. | |
The new law gives councils greater powers to impose penalties, with a focus on the "deed and not the breed" of the dog. | |
Concerns have been expressed about the costs of the proposed scheme and a potential rise in the number of strays. | Concerns have been expressed about the costs of the proposed scheme and a potential rise in the number of strays. |
Under the new legislation, more responsibility will be placed on the owners of badly-behaved dogs. | |
Jane Elliot backs the bill after her daughter Leah was attacked by a dog | Jane Elliot backs the bill after her daughter Leah was attacked by a dog |
Owners who fail to comply with the dog control notices could be forced to keep their pet on a lead at all times, have it neutered, attend special training courses or face a fine of up to £1,000. | |
The bill is backed by Jane Elliott, 33, whose 22-month-old daughter Leah Nelson was badly injured last week by a dog known to have made violent attacks in the past. | |
She said: "The dog must have just got the arm, thrown her down and broke the arm. | She said: "The dog must have just got the arm, thrown her down and broke the arm. |
"It turned the top half of her arm 360 degrees so it was shattered." | "It turned the top half of her arm 360 degrees so it was shattered." |
Supporters of the bill say it would reduce the number of such dog attacks. | Supporters of the bill say it would reduce the number of such dog attacks. |
The legislation, which was backed in principle by the local government committee earlier in the year, aims to modernise the existing "piecemeal" rules and regulations. | The legislation, which was backed in principle by the local government committee earlier in the year, aims to modernise the existing "piecemeal" rules and regulations. |