Dogs (Liability for Injury and Protection of Livestock) Ordinance, 1982. Country/Territory Guernsey (UK) Document type Regulation Date 1982 (2016) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Animal welfare Dangerous animal/harmful animal Liability/compensation Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Offences/penalties Geographical area Europe, North Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Ordinance provides with respect to liability for damage caused by a dog by killing or injuring livestock. A keeper of the dog shall be liable for the damage, except as otherwise provided. The Ordinance also sets out defences in civil proceedings against a person who is charged with killing or causing injury to a dog (defending livestock). Full text English Website www.guernseylegalresources.gg