End animal fighting

Dog Fighting

Dog fighting as a ‘sport’ was banned in 1835 – but this horrific form of dog abuse still continues. We’re determined to expose and help prevent dog fighting in the UK. Find information on dog fighting, the signs to look out for and advice for professionals here. Read more

Bullfighting

Bullfighting is a traditional bloodsport that is thought to have existed in Spain since the Roman times. The League is calling for a complete ban of bullfighting – a cruel ‘sport’. Read more about bullfighting as a spectator ‘sport’. Read more

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Charity releases shocking video footage showing reality of fox hunting by foot packs

A leading animal welfare charity has released video footage showing the reality of fox hunting foot packs.

Campaigners launch spoof Dragon’s Den film ridiculing grouse shooting industry

MSPs have been given an exclusive preview of a spoof Dragon’s Den film, highlighting the weakness of the arguments in favour of managed grouse moors in Scotland.

Quorn Hunt staff accused of illegally hunting foxes

Two men from the Quorn Hunt pleaded not guilty at a pre-trial hearing at Leicester Magistrates Court this week after being charged with offences under the Hunting Act 2004.

Calls for councils to ban fox hunting on public land

Councils across Britain are being called on to ban fox hunting on public land in a major new campaign launched by the League Against Cruel Sports

Working for the League

Want to work for a compassionate and courageous animal charity? Find our current job vacancies on this page.

Fox Hunting

Fox hunting is a traditional ‘sport’ in which hunters follow a pack of hunting dogs aiming to pick up the scent of a fox, chase it and kill it. Fox hunting is illegal in England, Scotland & Wales.

Hunting on National Trust Land

Many people have been shocked to learn that illegal hunting is taking place on National Trust land.

Foxes

Foxes use 28 different vocal calls to communicate, and often form a pair that lasts for life. Foxes wag their tails to greet family members - just like dogs. More fox facts here!

Why The League

Hurting and killing animals for ‘sport’ is one of the principal causes of animal cruelty in the UK: tens of millions suffer and die each year for ‘leisure’ activities. We’re here to protect those animals.

Bullfighting

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Strengthen the Hunting Act

The Hunting Act 2004 is the law which bans chasing wild mammals with dogs in England and Wales – this basically means that fox hunting, deer hunting, hare hunting, hare coursing and mink hunting are all illegal, as they all are cruel sports based on dogs chasing wild mammals.

Greyhound Racing

The League has been calling for immediate action to address welfare issues for dogs used in greyhound racing. Government regulations were introduced in 2010 to address these welfare issues, though animal charities still view them as inadequate.