http://www.guidedogs.org.uk/news/20...rime-and-policing-bill-receives-royal-assent/ And about time too .
Re: New Law regarding dog attacks on Guide Dogs. [quote author=Jules link=topic=4868.msg60613#msg60613 date=1394724332] And about time too . [/quote] Absolutely agree but how does it work in practice? Presumably a blind person must rely on a witness being prepared to testify? Roger
Re: New Law regarding dog attacks on Guide Dogs. That is fantastic news. I think the problems in the past have not been lack of witnesses, but lack of powers to do anything about it as there was no legal redress for 'assault' on a dog. Giving guide dogs similar protection to a person in the event of an attack is a brilliant step Ten guide dogs are attacked every single month. Disgraceful. I really think and hope this will help. If I knew how to make a hand clappy thing like Roz, I would
Re: New Law regarding dog attacks on Guide Dogs. [quote author=Morwenstow link=topic=4868.msg60629#msg60629 date=1394727609] Absolutely agree but how does it work in practice? Presumably a blind person must rely on a witness being prepared to testify? [/quote] Obviously if there are no witnesses and no CCTV footage, then the likelihood is the other owner will get off, but there have been many incidents where there have been witnesses and/or good quality CCTV images but nothing substantial could be done, because there was no law in place to deal with this type of attack.
Re: New Law regarding dog attacks on Guide Dogs. [quote author=editor link=topic=4868.msg60632#msg60632 date=1394728194] Ten guide dogs are attacked every single month. Disgraceful. [/quote] Shocking. Very glad there are some steps to put this right. These aggressive dogs that attack guide dogs are unlikely to be selectively choosing guide dogs - makes me worry for Charlie.
