Hunting with dogs was supposed to be banned 20 years ago, but we know that hunts have continued to chase and kill wild animals as if the law never changed.
For two decades they’ve exploited weaknesses in the Hunting Act 2004 and countless animals have suffered at their hands. It’s time for change.
The government will soon be consulting on banning so-called ‘trail’ hunting, after making general election promises to end it. However, this does not go far enough to protect animals persecuted by the hunts.
As you will know, for years we at the League have been lobbying successive governments to properly end hunting by strengthening the Hunting Act, and we continue to do so on your behalf in Westminster today.
Protecting animals means:
- Closing all loopholes in the law that provide hunts with ways to get around the law and continue chasing and killing wildlife
- Prevent reckless hunting, so hunts that claim to accidentally kill wildlife during their activities also face prosecution
- Ending trail hunting
- Introducing maximum custodial sentences for those who harm animals through hunting, bringing protections for wild animals in line with those for domestic pets
This is the only way to properly outlaw hunting with dogs, and we will continue to push for these demands to be included in the consultation.
Once the consultation launches, we’ll need your help to make sure the law is strong enough to properly protect animals from being hunted by hounds for so-called ‘sport’. Sign up today and pledge to take part in the consultation. We know what needs to be done and we will help you write an effective submission, so please use your voice for animals and together we will end hunting with dogs for good.