Article 21 Danger to public safety test
England and Wales
(1)
The chief officer of police for the area in which the dog was seized may only release the dog under this Part if satisfied that the dog does not constitute a danger to public safety.
(2)
In determining whether the dog constitutes a danger to public safety the chief officer of police—
(a)
must consider—
(i)
the temperament of the dog including its past behaviour; and
(ii)
whether the person in interim charge is a fit and proper person to be in interim charge of the dog; and
(b)
may consider any other relevant circumstances.