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Originally Posted by
weestumpy
In England the police who are putting someone through the court system to go on the exemption registar let the dog stay at home and only take into there care on the morning of the case.
That option exists but is rarely offered.
This year the Met declared that they would apply the 'leave at home' policy to 10% of cases. In actuality they have (so far) offered it in only about 1.5% of cases. The Met kennel bill will top £1.3 million. It'll probably top £1.6 million.
West Mids police are currently looking at a £150,000 projected kennel bill for seized dogs for the year. Of course, most of these dogs have commited no offence at all other than to look 'wrong'.
I am sure its costing the legal aid system a mint
It'll cost even more if it goes to the Lords (which is on the cards). All this money for a law that doesn't work.
Competency testing - it's the only answer and, at this rate, it'd be cheaper too.