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Dog licence scheme rejected by ministers despite expert recommendations

The government has ruled out making dog owners pay a fee, despite a report from animal experts suggesting new legal requirements. The Responsible Dog Ownership Taskforce, set up in 2022 after a rise in dog attacks, made 20 recommendations to promote better control. Hospital admissions for dog bites in England have risen by 77% since 2011.
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