Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to review The Dangerous Dogs (Designated Types) (Scotland) Order 2024 and ensure that breed specific regulations do not restrict responsible dog owners from undertaking exercise and training routines which support the dog’s welfare and reduce the risk of their dog becoming dangerous.
Petitioner: Katrina Gordon
Status: Closed
Date published: 14 February 2024
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SPICe Briefing (156KB, pdf) posted 28 May 2024
12 June 2024: The Committee agreed to write to the Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity.
Official Report of Meeting 12 June 2024
07 May 2025: The Committee agreed to close the petition under Rule 15.7 of Standing Orders.
Official Report of Meeting 7 May 2025
PE2083/A: Scottish Government submission of 12 March 2024 (104KB, pdf) posted 13 March 2024
PE2083/B: Petitioner submission of 21 March 2024 (187KB, pdf) posted 27 March 2024
PE2083/C: Petitioner written submission, 4 June 2024 (79KB, pdf) posted 06 June 2024
PE2083/D: Minister for Victims and Community Safety written submission, 11 July 2024 (93KB, pdf) posted 17 July 2024
PE2083/E: Petitioner written submission, 28 July 2024 (92KB, pdf) posted 01 August 2024
PE2083/F: Petitioner written submission, 22 April 2025 (131KB, pdf) posted 29 April 2025