What happened the last time Britain banned dangerous dogs - and the mistakes that the Government must not repeat this time around
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In 1991, John Major's government passed the Dangerous Dogs Act after the six-year-old Rukhsana Khan (pictured) was mauled by a pit bull terrier near her home in Bradford.
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What happened the last time Britain banned dangerous dogs - and
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What happened the last time Britain banned dangerous dogs - and
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A short history of the 'dangerous dog' and why certain breeds are
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What happened the last time Britain banned dangerous dogs - and
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The Trojan Horse Affair Podcast - The New York Times
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American XL bully bite strength compared to other dogs and animals
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Opinion — UK XL bully ban will ultimately fail to prevent dog
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The rise of the Franken-Bully: Expert warns underground breeders
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What is an XL Bully and are they banned? 'Designer breed' of dog
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Scottish government announces XL Bully dog 'ban
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From American XL Bullies to pitbull - all the dog breeds banned in
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Bark but no bite: Dangerous Dogs Act in spotlight as attacks rise