That's what they do, protect property. It's totally different to a dog biting someone in a park. How would the law stand?
2007-03-05 22:14:30 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I'm with you.
But I DO know that if somebody breaks into your home and slips on a rug, they can sue you!!!
The justice system is a wreck.
2007-03-05 22:24:06 · answer #1 · answered by Sparky5115 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are absolutely right.
The dog was and is protecting it's Family/Home.
The bailiff can't force entry into your home without the cooperation of the police with a judge signed Warrant for a specific reason.ie- Property "stolen"/"retrieval of". Drugs possession/supply. Arrest, occupant/visitor.
Before taking this particular action, he must prove that he has exhausted all other options of retrieval of whatever he was hoping to take possession of. You should talk to a Solicitor about sorting your problem out with the Bailiff,and come to an amicable solution to end your trouble with his company. good luck.
2007-03-06 06:42:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No what you must say this. Office I thought he was breaking into attack me.I thought he had a knife(You can always place one near his cold dead body later).You can then break both his legs with a bat I favour a pick axe handle, then set the dogs on him...Bailiffs and debt collectors are just one small step up from child molesters, but not much............... Hope I have been of some small help............... .By the way chums this is a new law that our great leader herr Blair and the morons want to put through letting these scum break in.True!
2007-03-06 06:27:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Good question.
Unfortunately,the law will consider the dog to be dangerously out of control.
The fact that there was an intruder is a totally separate issue in the eyes of the law.
However,there would obviously be strong mitigating circum stances in such a situation.I would think that any court would excercise leniency against you as far as the law allows.If for no more than fear of a public backlash.
2007-03-06 06:47:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot would depend on what you mean as 'broke in'. If the property was occupied, the person responsible for the dog would be the occupier. Any dog can be nasty to strangers so the law would favour a legal entry by a Courts Officer.
2007-03-06 06:20:28 · answer #5 · answered by MANCHESTER UK 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Baliffs are only allowed to enter a property by invite, or by court order accompanied by a Police officer or Officer of the Court and they must show you that order first before entering. Any right minded baliff / Police Officer would hear the dog first and ask you to move it to a secure location.
The only time an Officer would force their way into property if lives where at risk or there was a known / suspected danger to health, property or criminal activity going on.
2007-03-06 06:25:23 · answer #6 · answered by Kevan M 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is important to realise that owning a trained guard dog,(as I do) is just like having a weapon and you must take responsibility for its behaviour!
So make your neighbours, friends and relatives aware of your watchdog and warn them not to visit unexpectedly. Also remember to warn tradesmen and other strangers who intend coming to the house that you have a dog protecting the premises. Place notices outside warning unknown visitors,making them CLEAR and PRECISE!!! This is a MUST by law.If the person then enters your property,they are FULLY aware of the dog BEFORE entering, so the onus is on them!!!
2007-03-06 06:53:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There have been three cases that I know off, (possibly more) where burglers where attacked inside the home that they broke into, and the dogs were ordered to be put down. I think it's insane that the criminal has more civil liberties than I do to protect my home, but such is the law.
2007-03-06 06:24:57 · answer #8 · answered by lustatfirstbite 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes it would be blamed and whats More it could be put down too. If you have a sign on your gate for example saying 'beware dog' then to the law you are advertising that your dog is dangerous! Honestly it is true. These days everyone else is 'safe' and 'in the right' apart from the innocent......
2007-03-06 06:19:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not only could the dog be to blame be also its' owner.
I think this is quite a complex issue and suggest you have a look at the Defra web site regarding The Control Of Dogs
http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/welfare/domestic/dogs.htm
2007-03-06 07:00:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋