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The article reports on the prohibition of docking dogs' tails in Scotland. It is stated that the ban will be effective from April 30, 2007. Moreover, the decision also comes with the passing of the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act, which bans procedures that interfere with the bone structure or sensitive tissue of animals for non medical reasons. Information regarding the penalty for those who will violate the legislation is included.

The article reports on the amendment of the Animal Health and Welfare Bill in Scotland to open way on the complete ban on non-therapeutic docking of dogs' tails. The amendment was made following a vote by members of the Scottish Parliament's Environment and Rural Development (ERD) Committee. In a debate by the committee, Rhona Brankin, the deputy minister of ERD, spoke in favor of a complete ban. Deliberations and amendments to the Bill will due on May 31, 2006.