Sem 2: DDA 2010

Question 1

Relevant Facts

Answer 1

-Arnold and Bert share a flat
-Arnold’s dog has an aggressive nature
-Dog bites Dave on the leg
-Arnold owns a Staffordshire terrier dog
-During the attack, Bert did not call the dog off Dave, even though he knew the dog answered to his command.
-Colin released the dog’s lead and, pointing at Dave, said “Go on.”

Question 2

2)Legal rules, principles and definitions etc, needed to analyse the legal liability arising from the facts:

Answer 2

Use DDA 2010

Question 3

Application of the DDA 2010

Answer 3

-s.2 – Dog must be dangerous
-s.3(1)- If a dog is dangerously out of control, whether in a public place or not it makes them liable – aggravating offence
-s.3(2)- In the procedure to an offence under s.1, you can try and get someone off the hook

Question 4

Final Decision

Answer 4

-Arnold isn’t liable for this as he as the owner isn’t present here at the time
-Bert is liable
-Colin may be liable