<P> Under the 1991 act ( and as amended in 1997 ) it is illegal to own any Specially Controlled Dogs without specific exemption from a court . The dogs have to be muzzled and kept on a lead in public , they must be registered and insured , neutered , tattooed and receive microchip implants . The Act also bans the breeding , sale and exchange of these dogs , even if they are on the Index of Exempted Dogs . </P>
<P> Under the 1991 act ( and as amended in 1997 ) it is illegal to own any Specially Controlled Dogs without specific exemption from a court . The dogs have to be muzzled and kept on a lead in public , they must be registered and insured , neutered , tattooed and receive microchip implants . The Act also bans the breeding , sale and exchange of these dogs , even if they are on the Index of Exempted Dogs . </P>
when did pitbulls become illegal in the uk
when did pitbulls become illegal in the uk
1991
1991