PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Change the DDA 1991 to end breed discrimination and focus on behaviour
To reform the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 by removing breed-specific legislation and replacing it with behaviour-based laws. Focus on responsible ownership, training, and education to improve public safety without unfairly targeting certain dog breeds.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
7
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 7/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 7/100,000
Background
Breed-specific laws have not reduced dog attacks and unfairly punish dogs based on looks, not behaviour. Data shows aggression is linked to ownership and training. We need effective, evidence-based laws that focus on behaviour, enforce accountability, and support public education to truly keep people safe.