在北爱尔兰,尽管自2017年以来进行了11 000次调查,但狗攻击案往往不受惩罚。 In Northern Ireland, dog attacks are often unpunished despite 11,000 investigations since 2017.

自2017年以来,北爱尔兰调查了11 000起攻击狗事件,但只有2%导致起诉。 Since 2017, Northern Ireland has investigated 11,000 dog attacks, but only 2% led to prosecutions. 狗的主人可以面临高达5 000英镑的罚款或监狱时间。 Dog owners can face up to £5,000 in fines or prison time. 议会处理调查和发出处罚通知,但竞选者认为应做更多工作。 Councils handle investigations and issuing penalty notices, but campaigners argue more should be done. 法律,1983年《狗(北爱尔兰)法令》,认为威胁行为是一种犯罪,而不仅仅是人身攻击。 The law, The Dogs (NI) Order 1983, considers threatening behavior an offense, not just physical attacks.