Explanatory note

This Order designates the type of dog known as the XL Bully for the purposes of section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (c. 65).

The Order also provides for the substitution of the day appointed under section 1(3) of that Act in respect of dogs of the type designated by this Order. The day appointed under section 1(3) is specified in article 2 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (Commencement and Appointed Day) Order 1991 (S.I. 1991/1742) (C. 48) as 30th November 1991. Article 3 of this Order provides that the reference to this date is to be read as a reference to 31st January 2024 in respect of dogs of the type designated by this Order.

A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sector is foreseen.