Anti-Social Behaviour Orders for Pets
Extension of Anti-Social Behaviour Order framework to include domestic animals. Developed during ministerial transport policy session.
Applies to: England and Wales
Key Features
- •Behavioural orders for problematic pets
- •Owner responsibility enforcement
- •Community safety enhancement
- •Rapid policy development initiative
Implementation Outcome
Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014
The department's innovative approach to animal-related anti-social behaviour was incorporated into the 2014 Act, introducing Community Protection Notices applicable to pet owners.
Enhanced local authority powers to address animal-related disturbances and enforce responsible pet ownership
This department's early conceptual work on pet behavioural orders contributed to modernised community protection frameworks
Policy Information
Hugh Abbot
justice
Documentation
Reference ID: PET-ASBOS
Mentions: 1 references
Implementation Year: 2014
This policy document is published under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. For enquiries regarding this policy, contact policy.unit@dosac.gov.uk
Classification: OFFICIAL | Document Reference: POL-PET-ASBOS-2024
