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New safety measures introduced to protect children around banned dog breeds

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“New safety measures introduced to protect children around banned dog breeds”

Children will be better protected from dangerous dogs in the home under a new government measure introduced today to strengthen safeguards around banned breeds, including XL Bully types. The change in the law will affect thousands of dog owners across the UK and means that from 1 November 2026, owners must not leave a child under the age of 12 in close proximity to a banned breed dog in a domestic setting or other private settings place without adult supervision. This will be a condition of the…

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