Paragraph 7

In the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953 the following section shall be inserted after section 2—

“ Power of justice of the peace to authorise entry and search.

2A

If on an application made by a constable a justice of the peace is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for believing—

(a)

that an offence under this Act has been committed; and

(b)

that the dog in respect of which the offence has been committed is on premises specified in the application,

he may issue a warrant authorising a constable to enter and search the premises in order to identify the dog.”.