Shooting

In terms of the number of animals persecuted and killed, no other cruel sport in the UK has such a devastated impact on animals as commercial ‘game’ bird shooting. Up to 146,000 pheasants, 5,300 red grouse and 38,300 red-legged partridges are shot every day in the UK, during their respective hunting seasons. Read more

End shooting

Shooting

In terms of the number of animals persecuted and killed, no other cruel sport in the UK has such a devastated impact on animals as commercial ‘game’ bird shooting. Up to 146,000 pheasants, 5,300 red grouse and 38,300 red-legged partridges are shot every day in the UK, during their respective hunting seasons. Read more

Scotland - end driven grouse shooting

Hundreds of thousands of grouse are shot for entertainment in Scotland most years. Find more information on grouse shooting in Scotland on this page. Read more

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Animal welfare campaigners in Cirencester call on the National Trust to end fox hunting on its land

Campaigners from the League Against Cruel Sports took to the streets of Cirencester today to call on the National Trust to stop licensing ‘trail’ hunting on its land.
Calls for Welsh Government to ban barbaric snares

The plight of a pet cat caught in a snare for six days illustrates why snaring should be banned as soon as possible by the Welsh government
Vote to pause hunting on council land praised by the League

Councillors at Cheshire West and Chester Council have voted to pause ‘trail’ hunting on its land – a move welcomed by national animal welfare charity the League Against Cruel Sports.
Charity asks Oxford shoppers to call for an end to fox hunting on National Trust land

Campaigners from the League Against Cruel Sports took to the streets of Oxford today [Saturday] to call on the National Trust to stop licensing ‘trail’ hunting on its land.

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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.
How to vote FOR a ban on hunting on National Trust land

This October, National Trust members can vote in favour of banning ‘trail’ hunting and other hunting related activities on trust land.
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.
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!
Bullfighting and Bull Running

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’.
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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.
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.