3. Yes, the topic was returning again and again, each time causing political arguments. Until now all attempts to ban it failed. Usually parties counting for rural votes would oppose such regulations, as chained dogs are quite a norm in villages.

I have not been following that issue too much, so I cannot tell how good or bad current solution is.

1. There are many countries with said ban, but also many without.

2. No exceptions, the law applies everywhere.

3. No