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  "title": "The Dangerous Dogs (Compensation and Exemption Schemes) (England and Wales) Order 2023",
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  "long_title": "This Order makes provision in respect of dogs of the type known as the XL Bully. The type of dog known as the XL Bully (“the XL Bully breed type”) is designated for the purposes of section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (c. 65) by article 2 of the Dangerous Dogs (Designated Types) (England and Wales) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1164). Article 3 of the Dangerous Dogs (Designated Types) (England and Wales) Order 2023 further provides that the day appointed under section 1(3) in respect of dogs of the XL Bully breed type is 31st January 2024. This means that the possession or custody of a dog of the XL Bully breed type will be prohibited in England and Wales after this date.",
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