When the UK government first announced its ban on American XL Bully-type dogs, the decision sent shockwaves through the dog-owning and animal welfare communities.
In this Dog Desk Radio conversation, Michelle Robertson of Dog Desk Animal Action is joined by Meredith Festa of Paws Unite People to discuss the introduction of the ban, the consequences for dogs and their families, and the serious questions surrounding breed-specific legislation.
Recorded when the ban was first announced, this conversation captures the concerns being raised at the time, before the full consequences of the legislation became apparent.
Now, almost three years later, those questions deserve to be revisited.
Has the ban made the public safer? What has happened to the dogs affected? And could a different approach have protected both people and animals?
Read our latest investigation into the XL Bully ban below
The XL Bully Ban: Thousands of Dogs Restricted. Millions Spent. Where Is the Evidence It Has Made Britain Safer?
Almost three years after the government announced its ban on American XL Bully-type dogs, we know considerably more about the cost of the legislation and its consequences for animals than we do about whether it has prevented serious attacks.
