You might think that any politician would have their radar at a particularly sensitive setting if they were dealing with "dangerous dogs" - the original act is held in contempt as one of the worst pieces of legislation in recent times. Not, it appears, Environment Secretary Hilary Benn. His consultation paper on amending the law, produced only one week ago, suggested possible compulsory third party insurance for all dog owners. Today, Hilary Benn has issued a statement saying it's not an idea worth pursuing at all. It's been dumped and in record time.
You might think that any politician would have their radar at a particularly sensitive setting if they were dealing with "dangerous dogs" - the original act is held in contempt as one of the worst pieces of legislation in recent times.
Not, it appears, Environment Secretary Hilary Benn.
His consultation paper on amending the law, produced only one week ago, suggested possible compulsory third party insurance for all dog owners.
Today, Hilary Benn has issued a statement saying it's not an idea worth pursuing at all.
It's been dumped and in record time.
Why are these supposedly clever people capable of being deeply stupid ?
Bring back dog licences keep to the Fen Causeway
