# The Dangerous Dogs Exemption Schemes (England and Wales) Order 2015, Article 21: Danger to public safety test

Extent: E+W

(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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/138/article/21 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/dangerous-dogs-exemption-schemes-england-and-wales-order-2015/article-21
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