Rules would also apply if owner tried to get dog under control before death . They would also avoid jail if dog killed while they were briefly distracted . Critics say move will water down the Dangerous Dogs Act brought in last year . Act raised maximum sentence to 14 years after death of Jade Anderson , 14 . Proposed changes will now be subject to three-month consultation period .
Rules would also apply if owner tried to get dog under control before death . They would also avoid jail if dog killed while they were briefly distracted . Critics say move will water down Dangerous Dogs Act brought in last year . Act raised maximum sentence to 14 years after death of Jade Anderson , 14 . Proposed changes will now be subject to three-month consultation period .