Explanatory note

This Order amends the following Orders which make provision for the exemption from the prohibition in section 1(3) of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (c. 65)—

Part 2 (except article 2(5)(a)) makes provision to remove requirements in relation to third-party insurance in the 2015 Order. Article 2(2) and (4) removes the condition, as from 1st July 2026, for the owner or person in charge of a dog who is applying for a certificate of exemption to have third-party insurance in place in respect of the dog. Article 2(3) makes provision to remove the requirements on holders of certificates of exemption issued under the 2015 Order to maintain third-party insurance in respect of exempt dogs from 1st July 2026. Article 2(5)(b), (6), (7) and (8) make provision to remove the requirements to be included in certificates of exemption issued under article 10 of the 2015 Order and the requirements in relation to third-party insurance in Parts 3 and 4 of the 2015 Order.

Parts 3 and 4 (except article 3(2)(a)) make provision to remove requirements in relation to third party insurance in the first 2023 Order and the second 2023 Order. Articles 3(2)(b) and 4(2) remove the requirements to be included in certificates of exemption issued under article 7 of the first 2023 Order and article 5 of the second 2023 Order in relation to third-party insurance. Articles 3(3) and 4(3) make provision to remove the requirements on holders of certificates of exemption issued under the first 2023 Order and the second 2023 Order to maintain third-party insurance in respect of exempt dogs from 1st July 2026.

Articles 2(5)(a) and 3(2)(a) insert new requirements to be included in certificates of exemption issued under the 2015 Order and the first 2023 Order for the protection of children under the age of 12.

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.