FOI T114/24 - Dangerous Dogs Act

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In relation to offences contrary to S.1 Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 please supply the following information

1) Does Northumbria Police use the Interim Exemption Scheme (The Dangerous Dogs Exemption Schemes (England and Wales) Order 2015) for dogs assessed by a Dog Legislation Officer as a banned breed?

Yes.

2) If Northumbria Police do not use the Interim Exemption Scheme, why not?

N/A.

3) who in Northumbria Police makes the decision whether a person is charged with an offence contrary to S1 Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 or whether the alternative civil proceedings under S4B of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 are used?

This is assessed on an individual basis and the decision is made by The Sergeant in charge of the Dog Legislation Officer team.

4) Does Northumbria Police have a written policy regarding use of the Interim Exemption Scheme and S4B Dangerous Dogs Act 1991

No.

5) please supply a copy of the above policy

N/A.