HC Deb 29 October 1984 vol 65 cc1110-22

Lords amendment: No. 345, in page 110, line 17, at end insert—

"Dogs (Protection of Livestock Act1953 (c. 28) . In the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953 the following section shall be inserted after section 2— "Power of justice of the peace to authorise entry and search. 2A. If on an application made by a constable a justice of the peace is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for believing—

  1. (a) that an offence under this Act has been committed; and
  2. (b) that the dog in respect of which the offence has been committed is on premises specified in the application, he may issue a warrant authorising a constable to enter and search the premises in order to identify the dog."."

Mr. Shaw

I beg to move, That this House doth agree with the Lords in the said amendment.

This gives effect to Lords report undertaking No. 14. It empowers a magistrate to issue a warrant to enter and search premises to identify a dog suspected of worrying livestock.

Question put and agreed to.

Lords amendment No. 346 agreed to.

Lords amendment: No. 347, in page 110, line 17, at end insert—

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  1. Sexual Offences Act 1956 (c. 69) 6,155 words
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  2. Theatres Act 1968 (c. 54) 111 words