What happened the last time Britain banned dangerous dogs - and the mistakes that the Government must not repeat this time around

In 1991, John Major's government passed the Dangerous Dogs Act after the six-year-old Rukhsana Khan (pictured) was mauled by a pit bull terrier near her home in Bradford.

From American XL Bullies to pitbull - all the dog breeds banned in

What happened the last time Britain banned dangerous dogs - and

XL Bully added to list of dogs to be banned under Dangerous Dogs

Breed-Specific Legislation: A 30-Year Mistake

Full list of dog breeds banned in the UK as XL Bully to be added

A short history of the 'dangerous dog' and why certain breeds are

What happened the last time Britain banned dangerous dogs - and

What happened the last time Britain banned dangerous dogs - and

Almost 3,500 banned dogs are living in British homes, figures show

Man killed during savage attack by 2 American XL Pitbulls, leads

What happens if you own a banned dog breed in the UK and can it be

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UK government urged to tackle 'killer' XL bully dogs

Opinion — UK XL bully ban will ultimately fail to prevent dog

My American Bully XL may look scary but I trust her with my nine-month-old - 'heartbroken' owners defend giant breed that has now been banned in UK after spate of vicious dog