FOI 586-24 XL Bully Attacks

Enquiry Reference:  586 - 24                                                                                          

 

I write in connection with regards to your Freedom of Information request.  Below is your request and our response.

 

Information of all XL bully attacks in the UK where

• either a human or animal has been injured or killed since 1/2/24.

 

• figures for reports of said dogs and the data on what, if any, action was taken on these reports.

 

My request, under the freedom of information act, will also cover the details for the lead times for requests for exemption information from DEFRA to confirm if these dogs hold exemption. To confirm by the statement these dogs I mean those typed and identified as XL bullies. I have been informed by DEFRA that they do not hold such figures and therefore make the request to each force separately.

 

No information held.

It’s not mandatory record breeds on crimes of 008/21 – ‘Owner or person in charge allowing dog  to be dangerously out of control in any place in England and Wales (whether or not in a public place) injuring any person or assistance dog’.

Injuries of other dogs is not a notifiable offence therefor not searchable.

 

The Cleveland Police response to your request is unique and it should be noted that Police Forces do not use generic systems or identical procedures to capture and record data therefore responses from Cleveland Police should not be used as a comparison with any other force response you receive.

 

If you are not satisfied with this response or any actions taken in dealing with your request, you have the right to request an independent internal review of your case under our review procedure. The Freedom of Information Code of Practice (see below link) states that a request for internal review should be made within 20 working days of the date on this response or 40 working days if extenuating circumstances to account for the delay can be evidenced. Public authorities are not obliged to accept internal reviews after this date.

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/freedom-of-information-code-of-practice

 

 

Yours sincerely

 

Information Rights Decision Maker