UK Act of Parliament 1997 United Kingdom

Dangerous Dogs (Amendment) Act 1997

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What this Act requires

Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.

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s.001

Destruction orders.

s.002

Contingent destruction orders.

s.003

Destruction orders otherwise than on a conviction.

s.004

Extended application of 1991 Order.

s.005

Transitional provisions.

s.006

Short title, commencement and extent.

Enforcement and responsible bodies

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DEFRA

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Home Office

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