Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953
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The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953 (1 & 2 Eliz. 2. c. 28) is a British Act devised to protect livestock from dogs. The Act outlines punishment of dog owners whose dogs worry livestock on agricultural land. Protected livestock is defined as cattle, sheep, goats, swine, horses and domestic poultry. Game birds are specifically excluded.[1][2]
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Act of Parliament | |
Long title | An Act to provide for the punishment of persons whose dogs worry livestock on agricultural land; and for purposes connected with the matter aforesaid. |
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Citation | 1 & 2 Eliz. 2. c. 28 |
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Royal assent | 14 July 1953 |
Status: Amended | |
Text of the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. |
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