Election ‘May’ be crucial for Hunting Act

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Under siege and ‘observed’ to death – the plight of Britain’s hunted stags

New League report exposes how stag hunts are continuing to chase and kill deer, by exploiting loopholes in the Hunting Act
National Trust take note: trail hunting could be ‘effectively banned’ from Malvern Hills

As the National Trust vote on whether or not to ban trail hunting draws close, the Malvern Hills Trust, has revised its guidelines to restrict the activities of trail hunts on land it manages.
Borders huntsmen drop appeal against fox hunting conviction

Two members of the Jedforest Hunt in the Borders, who were found guilty of illegal fox hunting, have dropped their appeal against the convictions.
Government announces animal cruelty sentences will be increased to up to 5 years

The Environment Secretary Michael Gove, has announced that animal abusers who commit the most heinous crimes could face up to five years in prison under new government plans.

We are winning the arguments in the National Trust hunting debate

Hundreds of pages of evidence show that we should not trust the hunting fraternity, and that hunting should be banned from National Trust land.
Comedians and coughing - our round-up of Conference Season

The Labour and Conservative party conferences made the headlines for standing ovations and sore throats, but also for a dramatic announcement on sentencing for animal cruelty.
Tally Ho! Time to REALLY ban fox hunting in Scotland

Tally Ho! Is not a shout you expect to hear in Scotland. But that’s what a team of the League’s investigators recorded a huntsman shouting as he encouraged his pack of hounds after a fox in the Scottish Borders earlier this year.
How illegal deer hunts in England avoid prosecution

An effective loophole to the hunting ban has now been exposed.
A special message to National Trust supporters from Chris Packham

Conservationist and TV presenter Chris Packham believes your grandchildren will thank you for voting to end hunting.
October brings change

The emphasis for animals and plants alike quite suddenly becomes all about preparing for winter. Fungi appear as if by magic overnight and there is a different smell to the air now too.
Bringing the campaign for a real hunting ban to Scotland’s high streets

We’ve been out campaigning for a real hunting ban – and getting a great response on Scotland’s streets
Is the message getting through to the National Trust?

This month, League representatives met with National Trust staff about the issue of hunting on its land. But how did the organisation respond to the evidence presented to it?
Scottish Government to increase maximum sentences for animal cruelty

The Scottish Government has promised to increase the maximum sentence for animal cruelty in Scotland. It’s time for Westminster to follow suit.
Making hay while the sun shines

We always leave grass cutting until late in the summer to allow the insects, birds and small mammals plenty of time to breed.

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!
National Trust - the vote to ban trail hunting

National Trust members have an opportunity to help ban ‘trail hunting’ on NT land thanks to a motion submitted to the charity’s AGM.

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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.
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.
National Trust: the vote to ban trail hunting

National Trust members have an opportunity to help ban ‘trail hunting’ on NT land thanks to a motion submitted to the charity’s AGM.
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

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 in Spain, Portugal, France, Colombia, Mexico, USA, Venezuela, Ecuador and Peru.
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.
Badgers

Badgers can reach speeds of 30km per hour. They used to be called 'brock', which is also the name of a character in the Pokemon TV series. More fun badger facts here!