Dogs

A new member's bill introduced at Holyrood proposes to improve the welfare of puppies and dogs.

The Scottish government should consider legislating to require dog owners to hold insurance so that victims of dog attacks can be fairly compensated, a lawyer has said. Heather Tierney, a senior solicitor at Watermans, said victims are often left with "little option" in terms of compensation because

Dog control laws have been made the subject of a public consultation amid worries over careless owners. Community safety minister Ash Denham MSP has pledged to "keep communities safe from irresponsible owners" and their out-of-control dogs.