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Bill to close fox hunting loopholes introduced

A Bill that will close loopholes in legislation on the use of dogs for hunting has been introduced. The Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Bill will limit the number of dogs allowed to be used to flush animals for them to be shot to two, whereas an ...

25 Feb 2022 at 11:25

Hundreds of suspected illegal fox hunts took place in UK over month, group says

Hundreds of “bloodthirsty and shameful” suspected illegal fox hunting incidents took place across the UK in just over a month, according to an animal welfare charity. The League Against Cruel Sports said new figures show there were 303 ...

26 Dec 2022 at 00:01

Fresh demands to strengthen hunting law amid Boxing Day parades

More than 430 convictions under the Hunting Act have been secured over a decade, figures reveal amid demands to strengthen the law as Boxing Day parades get under way. Labour recommitted to closing “loopholes” in the law and warned ...

26 Dec 2022 at 00:01

Scotland

Campaigners vow fox hunting scrutiny as law comes into force

Campaigners say they will be scrutinising hunts more closely than ever as new legal restrictions come into force on Tuesday. Provisions from the Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act will begin, after MSPs voted for the law earlier ...

03 Oct 2023 at 00:01

RSPCA calls for horse safety reforms as racing chiefs defend Grand National

The RSPCA has called for safety reforms to the Grand National – as racing chiefs defended the event as “safer than it’s ever been” and one trainer blamed “ignorant” protesters for more fallen horses than usual this year. The ...

17 Apr 2023 at 10:10

Campaigners call for jump racing ban after three horses die at Aintree

Animal rights campaigners have called for jump racing to be banned and “much more stringent” safety measures in the sport after three horses died at the 175th annual Grand National Festival. The third fatality, Hill Sixteen,...

15 Apr 2023 at 21:53

Scotland

Animal welfare groups warn of loopholes in fox hunting legislation

Animal welfare groups have welcomed new legislation which tightens rules on fox hunting in Scotland but warned it may introduce a loophole which could allow the practice to continue. The proposed Hunting with Dogs ...

15 Jun 2022 at 12:42

Voters back tougher fox hunting laws, poll suggests

A majority of people support strengthening laws preventing fox hunting – and would be more likely to back a candidate who wanted a stronger ban, polling suggests. Analysis carried out for the League Against Cruel ...

29 May 2024 at 14:58

Scotland

Fox hunters exploiting loophole in new laws, animal welfare charity warns

An animal welfare charity has called on the Scottish Government to urgently act upon fresh evidence of a loophole in fox hunting laws that it claims could allow mounted hunting to continue in Scotland. The ...

23 Aug 2024 at 14:54

Northern Ireland

Bid to ban hunting in Northern Ireland relaunched

A bid to ban hunting in Northern Ireland has been relaunched. Alliance MLA John Blair is behind a Private Member’s Bill which has been backed by the League Against Cruel Sports and the USPCA. The ...

21 Oct 2024 at 16:34

Government’s pledge to ban trail hunting in spotlight as Boxing Day hunts meet

The Government is under pressure over its manifesto pledge to ban trail hunting as hunts gather for the traditional Boxing Day meet. Anti-hunting campaigners are urging them to deliver on the ...

26 Dec 2024 at 00:01

Government urged to honour manifesto pledge to ban ‘cruel’ snares in England

Animal welfare campaigners are urging the Government to end the use of snares in England after polling suggests the public would support a ban. Certain types of the hunting devices, which ...

05 Feb 2025 at 00:01

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