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Keeping dogs under proper control

s.3 Dangerous Dogs Act 1991
Animals

Definition

If a dog is dangerously out of control in any place in England or Wales (whether or not a public place) -

(a) the owner; and

(b) if different, the person for the time being in charge of the dog,

is guilty of an offence, or, if the dog while so out of control injures any person or assistance dog, an aggravated offence, under this subsection.

Points to Prove

- owner or person in charge at the time
- of a dog which is
- dangerously
- out of control
- in a public place

This offence is aggravated if there is any injuries.

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