BNK9 Assessments

Canine Behaviours
Areas of Expertise

BNK9 Assessments are a partnership pairing Steve Bishop and Paul Nicholls. We collectively have over 60 years experience in the fields of both law enforcement and dangerous dogs.

We are former Dog Legislation Officers (DLO’s) who were permitted by the crown to give expert evidence into the identification of breeds banned by the Secretary of State under Section 1 Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.
These include Pitbull types, Dogo Argentina, Japanese Tosa, Fila Brasilia and XL Bully.
We are able to conduct behavioural reports for dogs that require assessing under Section 3 Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 or Section 2,  Dogs Act 1871.
We are able to report on matters relating to Section 9, Animal Welfare Act 2006.
We can advise and report on Guard Dogs Act 1975 Matters.
We are able to report on matters relating to the Animal Act 1071.
We are able to assist both private individuals and solicitors
We provide clients with comprehensive reports for use in both the criminal and civil courts.
All of our assessments and examinations are recorded and professional photographs are supplied.
Areas include:
Dangerous Dogs.
Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.
Animal Welfare.
Animal Welfare Act.
Breed Identification.
Breed specific Legislation.
Animal Welfare.
Animal Welfare Act 2006.
Contingent Destruction Order.
CDO.
Pitbull.
XL Bully.
XL.
Bull Breed.
Guardian Breed.
German Shepherd.
GSD.

Mr Steve Bishop / Mr Paul Nicholls

Official Qualifications:
DLO, ACPO, BSc Hons, MSc
Category:
Regional Limits:
UK Wide
Additional Languages:
English only
Additional Information
Expert Witness Work
Single Joint Expert:
Yes
Legal Aid Work:
Yes
Criminal Cases:
Yes
Media & Public Relations:
Yes
Personal Injury:
Yes
Expert Witness Activity
Claimant:
33%
Defendant:
33%
Single Joint Expert:
34%
Court Attendance: 0
(Past 3 years)
Written Reports: 5
(Past 3 years)

BNK9 Assessments

Contact Address:
BNK9 Assessments
87 Rayleigh Avenue
Leigh on Sea
Essex
SS9 5DL

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