The offence under section 3(1), requiring the owner to keep a dangerous dog under control, is one of strict liability. The court noted the difference in wording between the sections. Kennedy LJ said: ‘Accordingly, we come to the conclusion that the terms of the statute in section 3(1) do have to be read in the … Continue reading Regina v Bezzina, Regina v Codling, Regina v Elvin: CACD 7 Dec 1993