The charity Guide Dogs has launched a campaign and petition calling for the strengthening of the Equality Act so that businesses do not refuse assistance dogs. Alongside the campaign, the charity has launched a new research report that highlights that over 80% of guide dog owners had experienced an access refusal because they had their dog with them.
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