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BVA Disappointment At Welsh Government Dangerous Dogs Climb Down

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3rd May, 2013 10h39


The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has reacted with disappointment at the decision by the Welsh Government to suspend its planned legal changes to control dangerous dogs which may indicate a shift away from a preventive approach. BVA President Peter Jones said: “We fear that the move to align the Welsh Government legislation with English legislation may be less effective in controlling irresponsible dog ownership. Antisocial behaviour legislation tends to be reactive rather than preventive. “We hope that the Welsh Government can find a way to maintain a greater degree of prevention that doesn’t appear to be present in the Westminster proposals. The BVA has been calling for the introduction of measures, such as Dog Control Notices, to identify problem behaviour before it becomes a serious issue.”

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