The Dangerous dogs Act was a classic piece of 'knee jerk' legislation; it was introduced after a series of attacks and has been widely criticised as 'rushed and ineffective'.

'The Kennel Club said it thought the dangerous dogs legislation was "poorly drafted" and not the solution.

Club secretary Caroline Kisko said: "It is the responsibility of parents, teachers and the government to educate dog owners and children with what to do and what not to do when they are in the company of a dog."'

from BBC news item yesterday