American Bully XL dogs: Suella Braverman considers ban in Great Britain

The Home Secretary said the breed was a particular danger to children and said she was currently considering a nationwide ban.

West Midlands Police are currently investigating the incident in which a girl and two men who attempted to intervene were bitten by a dog in Bordesley Green.

The dog is now in a secure kennel while the investigation continues and police have spoken to the owner.

This is horrific. The American XL Bully is clearly a deadly threat to our communities, especially children.

We can’t continue like this.

I have commissioned an urgent ban advice.

— Suella Braverman MP (@SuellaBraverman) September 10, 2023

Suella Braverman seeks “urgent advice” on banning American Bully XL dogs in the UK

After the cell phone recordings were published Suella Braverman said on the popular social media platform

“It can not go on like this. I have commissioned an urgent recommendation for a ban.”

Former justice secretary Sir Robert Buckland added: “I am deeply concerned by the increase in XL Bully attacks on people, pets and livestock.” dogs. The government should take action and ban these dogs.”

The American Bully XL is currently not subject to any legal restrictions United Kingdom But advice was sought last week, an adviser said.

I am deeply concerned by the increase in attacks on people, pets and livestock by XL bully dogs. The government should take action and ban these dogs.

— Rt Hon Sir Robert Buckland KBE KC MP (@RobertBuckland) September 10, 2023

Currently, responsibility for adding dogs to the banned list lies with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

However, PA News reported that implementing a ban could be more difficult as the dog is not recognized as a specific breed by the Kennel Club – the UK’s largest dog health, animal welfare and training organization.

A Defra spokesman said: “We take dog attacks and anti-social behavior very seriously and ensure the full force of the law is applied.”

“This can range from lower-level Community Protection Notices, which require dog owners to take appropriate action to control the behaviour, to more serious offenses under the Dangerous Dogs Act, which can see people jailed for up to 14 years or disqualified from dog ownership.” Possession or result in dangerous dogs being euthanized.”