Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (Scotland) Act 2021 Explanatory Notes

1. Introduction

2. The Act

3. Commentary on Sections

   1. Section 1 – Offence under section 1 of the 1953 Act: name, definition and penalty

   2. Section 2 – Power to make order in respect of person convicted

   3. Section 3 – Powers to seize etc. dog suspected of attacking or worrying livestock

   4. Section 4 – Powers to authorise entry, search, seizure etc.

   5. Section 5 – Definitions

   6. Section 6 – Minor and consequential amendments to the 1953 Act

4. Parliamentary History