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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