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Dangerous Dogs

Asked by Dr Luke EvansConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 4 September 2026UIN 21859

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has had recent discussions with animal welfare charities about the revocation of exemption certificates for owners who no longer believe that their dog is an XL Bully type.

Answered by Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Defra is continuing to develop a withdrawal process so that owners who no longer believe that their dog meets the legal definition of an XL Bully type can apply to have their certificate of exemption withdrawn. Further details will be shared once the process has been finalised.

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