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British wildlife being torn to pieces

New figures show the scale of hunting with hounds across the UK. Hundreds of cases of illegal hunting and the killing of British wildlife by fox, deer, and hare hunts have been reported to a leading animal welfare charity since the beginning of November.
It's time to take a stand against dog fighting

Following the major dog fighting BBC report which was triggered after an earlier investigation by the League Against Cruel Sports, Andy Knott, CEO recognises the courageous work of dedicated staff at the League and the BBC.
League Against Cruel Sports intel on dog fighting leads to major BBC investigation

Major BBC expose reveals how dogs are being sold and shipped across the world – including to the UK – to take part in dog fighting
Calls for Somerset hunts to pack up amidst horse flu crisis

An animal welfare charity is calling for hunts in Somerset to cease hunting in the face of the equine flu crisis, which has led to a shutdown of horse racing.

It's time to take a stand against dog fighting

Following the major dog fighting BBC report which was triggered after an earlier investigation by the League Against Cruel Sports, Andy Knott, CEO recognises the courageous work of dedicated staff at the League and the BBC.
Spring is on its way

Wonderful new blog by our Head of Conservation and Education, Paul Tillsley. "Keeping an eye on the League’s wildlife sanctuaries is always likely to bring surprises of one kind or another." Paul updates us on the wildlife and environment at the beautiful sanctuaries that he manages and looks after.
A View from the Trustees…

At our Board meeting on 26 January the Trustees decided that having seen the blogs from members of staff it might be an idea for Trustees to do the same. Read the latest from new trustee Peter Waghorn.
A conflict of interest?

The Wildlife Trust's do great work across the UK, but Tom Fitton has deep concerns about a man with a history of hunting and shooting chairing the Kent Wildlife Trust
Boxing Day: One month on

197 reports of illegal hunting and 23 foxes witnessed being killed this hunting season. But we believe that's just the tip of the iceberg. Read our Head of Campaign, Nick Weston's new blog for more.
Working for change

The past year – including this Boxing Day – has seen some positive developments in the campaign to end the killing of animals by hunts. These steps on the road to change can show how the variety of work done by the League and others in the anti-hunt movement can really add up to success.
Simply Complicated

Robbie Marsland - the Director of the League Scotland has written an informative blog updating us on the current fox hunting legislation following the announcement on the future of fox hunting in Scotland. Read here to see his views on this.
Shooting is in our sights in Wales

It's been a tumultuous year in Wales, with shooting being banned on government land. This is a major landmark - Bethan Collins looks back at how it happened, and what it means.
Northern Ireland - the same or different?

Hunting is still legal in Northern Ireland. League NI's Janice Watt looks at what impact the country's turbulent political situation will have on the prospect of a ban.
Hunting, shooting and consulting - our year in Scotland

League Scotland have been busy this year, working hard to expose illegal hunting and teaming up with a unique coalition to reform the use of grouse moors. Robbie Marsland reflects.

Working for the League

As a team, we share the same passion – to stop animal cruelty in the name of sport. We are a tight knit team and we work hard within a fun, relaxed environment. We also offer something many employers don’t – an office full of friendly dogs!
Fox Hunting

Hunting was banned in England and Wales in 2004, but the law has never been properly enforced, and attempts to weaken or repeal it continue. The hunting law in Scotland is weak, and hunting is still legal in Northern Ireland.
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

Bullfighting is perhaps the most well known spectator “sport” involving the killing of animals for entertainment. It has already been banned in most countries, but each year tens of thousands of bulls are maimed, tortured and killed for entertainment across the world.
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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 hidden side of greyhound racing includes dogs kept for long periods in lonely kennels, painful injuries from racing and training, illness and neglect. Shockingly, thousands of surplus dogs die or disappear every year. The League believes dogs should not suffer or die for entertainment or for the profit of the dog racing industry.
Dog Fighting

Dog fighting as a ‘sport’ was banned in 1835, as even then it was considered barbaric. But this horrific form of dog abuse continues.
It's time to take a stand against dog fighting.