The following aims and objectives have been arrived at following discussion between the members and leadership of the Dangerous Dogs Act Steering Group:

Long term aims

To achieve a repeal of the widely flawed section one of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.

To ensure future canine legislation is not focused on the breed of dog but ensuring the capabilities of the owner to control that dog, regardless of its breed or type.

Short term aims

To raise the profile of the effect of the Dangerous Dogs Act on dogs in rescue and welfare organisations as well as in pet homes.

To work with relevant agencies to ensure the current legislation is enforced with the minimum distress to dogs, owners and the public.

To encourage the media to report incidents in such a way as to not cause fear but rather offer guidance to the public in an attempt to reduce potential incidents.

To ensure that the media and politicians are well briefed on how and why a repeal is so important and how they can assist in creating a better and more effective law.

To ensure that the public are well briefed on the deficiencies of Breed Specific Legislation and why it needs to be repealed.

To ensure that all dog owners are fully aware of their responsibilities under section three of the Dangerous Dogs Act.