A Don't Ban Me, Licence Me campaign spokesperson told the Mirror the XL bully ban was a "knee-jerk" reaction made by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak - and that the barring of the breed 'is unlawful'
Since February, it has been a criminal offence to own an XL bully dog in England and Wales without an exemption certificate - the law came into power after a string of attacks by the breed.
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Since February, it has been a criminal offence to own an XL bully dog in England and Wales without an exemption certificate, meaning unregistered pets will be taken and owners fined.