Main content
Sorry, this episode is not currently available

Dangerous dog owners face tougher sentences

Tougher sentencing guidelines have been introduced to deal with the owners of dangerously out of control dogs, in response to a rise in dog attacks.

Tougher sentencing guidelines have been introduced to deal with the owners of dangerously out of control dogs, in response to a rise in dog attacks.

In the most serious cases, anyone who allows a dog to be dangerously out of control and injure someone, would face up to eighteen months in jail. The current limit is twelve months.

3 hours

Last on

Tue 15 May 2012 06:00

Chapters

  • Tougher sentences for dangerous dog owners

    • New guidelines mean more offenders will face jail and community orders.

      Andy is from Buckinghamshire. His daughter was attacked by a dangerous dog.

      Duration: 15:00

Broadcast

  • Tue 15 May 2012 06:00