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Dangerous Dogs: Insurance

Asked by Ruth JonesLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 23 April 2026UIN 128408

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will publish guidance on how owners of exempted dogs will be able to remain compliant with the legal requirement to hold third-party liability insurance beyond 1 July 2026.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

Defra has published guidance on our gov.uk page and contacted all registered owners to inform them that no action is required at this stage. We will share further guidance which will be published on gov.uk in early June.

Defra is working to ensure owners of banned breed dogs can remain compliant with the legal requirement to hold third-party public liability insurance beyond 1 July 2026.

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