The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill was introduced in the Scottish Parliament by Emma Harper MSP, on 14 May 2020.
The Bill amends the existing law on what is called “livestock worrying”, which is where a dog chases, attacks or kills farmed animals.
- View the Bill on the Scottish Parliament website
- Read our response to the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment)(Scotland) Bill call for evidence.
- Read our Stage 1 Briefing, January 2021
- Read our Stage 3 Briefing in advance on the parliamentary debate scheduled for 24 March 2021
