Made under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991
1 statutory instrument made using powers in the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, newest first. Each one is explained section by section in plain English.
The Dangerous Dogs (Exemption Schemes) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Order 2026
- Department: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
- Made under: Dangerous Dogs Act 1991
The Order amended the 2015 and 2023 Dangerous Dogs exemption scheme Orders by removing third-party insurance requirements and inserting new specific child protection supervision conditions.
This Statutory Instrument amends three existing pieces of legislation concerning exemption schemes for dogs classified as dangerous in England and Wales, primarily by removing mandatory requirements for third-party insurance for exempted dogs, effective July 1st, 2026, while simultaneously introducing a new requirement for the supervision of exempted dogs interacting with children under the age of 12 in non-public settings, effective November 1st, 2026, for certain schemes.