Legislation for urban animal management:experience with formulation and implementation of Scoop Law.

R.L. Leather

Abstract

This paper provides brief information on the problems of dog faeces in different countries including USA, Japan, France and Australia as a comparison of cultural responses. It chiefly explains the English Home Office Trial Byelaw Scheme of 1985/6 dealing with the Removal of Canine Faeces Byelaw and provides comment on the practical consideration when introducing the scheme to the public.

About the author

Mr. R. Leather
Wood Green Animal Shelters
Heydon, Royston
HERTS SG8 8PN
England. UK

Lou Leather is a Fellow of the Institution of Environmental Health Officers, UK and is their spokesman on animal welfare and pet issues. He currently works for Wood Green Animal Shelters, a company that runs a Government contract under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. Lou sits on several UK government and parliamentary working committees dealing with pet and animal welfare issues.

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