Proposed Dog Abduction (Scotland) Bill
Maurice Golden, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
This is a proposal for a Member’s Bill
Draft proposal
Date lodged: 21 October 2022
A proposal for a Bill to create a new statutory offence to tackle the problem of dog theft and other situations where a dog is taken or kept without lawful authority, that would take account of considerations such as the feelings of dogs and dog welfare; and improve data recording to better inform detection and prevention efforts.
The consultation closed on Monday 16 January 2023.
Read about the proposed Bill in the Consultation Document (735KB, pdf) posted 21 October 2022
Final proposal
Date lodged: 13 September 2023
A proposal for a Bill to create a new statutory offence to tackle the problem of dog theft and other situations where a dog is taken or kept without lawful authority, that would take account of considerations such as the emotional impact and dog welfare; and improve data recording to better inform detection and prevention efforts.
Consultation summary (including a link to the published responses):
Consultation Summary (506KB, pdf) posted 12 September 2023
MSPs who supported the proposal
Total supporters 38
Scottish National Party 1 + Show details + Hide details
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 29 + Show details + Hide details
- Alexander Burnett
- Alexander Stewart
- Annie Wells
- Brian Whittle
- Craig Hoy
- Douglas Lumsden
- Douglas Ross
- Edward Mountain
- Finlay Carson
- Graham Simpson
- Jackson Carlaw
- Jamie Greene
- Jamie Halcro Johnston
- Jeremy Balfour
- Liam Kerr
- Liz Smith
- Meghan Gallacher
- Miles Briggs
- Murdo Fraser
- Oliver Mundell
- Pam Gosal
- Rachael Hamilton
- Roz McCall
- Russell Findlay
- Dr. Sandesh Gulhane
- Sharon Dowey
- Stephen Kerr
- Sue Webber
- Tess White
Scottish Green Party 2 + Show details + Hide details
Scottish Labour 3 + Show details + Hide details
Scottish Liberal Democrats 2 + Show details + Hide details
Alba Party 0
Independent 0