Dangerous Dogs Act 1991

Alison Green made this Freedom of Information request to Sussex Police

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From: Alison Green

24 March 2009

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am contacting you concerning the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, as
amended, legislation and request the following information.

1) What number of dogs have been seized by your police force
between 31/09/08 and 31/02/09 under section 1 of Dangerous Dogs Act
1991?

2) What number of dogs have been seized by your police force
between 31/09/08 and 31/02/09 under section 3 of Dangerous Dogs Act
1991?

3) What number of dogs have been seized by your police force
between 31/09/08 and 31/02/09 as being used in a crime?

4) How many dogs held by your police force have died or been
destroyed as a result of unknown cause, illness or behavioural
issues while in your care (if known please give details) between
31/09/08 and 31/02/09 ?

5) What is the total cost covered by your police force, for
kenneling, vet treatment, legal bills and any other associated
costs for holding seized dogs under the DDA between 31/09/08 and
31/02/09?

Yours faithfully,

Alison Green

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Sussex Police

25 March 2009

Our ref FOI 210/09

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