Miss McIntosh said it was too early to say what had happened in the case of Jade Anderson, but said the law in England needed to cover the control of dogs on private property.

BBC: Jade Anderson death: Urgent call to reform dog laws

The Justice for Jade e-petition calls for the law "to make dog owners accountable".

BBC: Jade Anderson death: Memorial service for dog attack girl

More than 2, 000 people have signed the Justice for Jade e-petition, which calls for the law "to make dog owners accountable".

BBC: Jade Anderson