Submitted on Sunday 17th December 2023
Rejected on Friday 22nd December 2023
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)
A revision of the Control of Greyhounds Act (Northern Ireland) 1950
The law currently states that any greyhounds, whippet and lurcher dog breeds should be muzzled at all times and not to be off lead in public places.
The act also states that owners of these dogs are limited to walking only 2 of them at any one time. The act is outdated and requires modern revision.
This Act mandates the muzzling for all sight-hounds. This is outdated and ignores the gentle nature of these breeds. Other breed advocates rightly argue that it fails to consider responsible ownership, proper training, and the individual temperament of dogs. Internationally, Northern Ireland is the only country with this strict law in place, demonstrating a lack of understanding of canine behavior. Reevaluation is crucial to align legislation with modern principles of responsible dog ownership.
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Decisions about legislation on animal welfare are a matter for the Northern Ireland Assembly, not the UK Government or Parliament.
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