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It’s time to strengthen the Hunting Act, says charity following landmark court case

There can be no reason to delay strengthening the Hunting Act, says a national wildlife charity, as one of hunting’s top people is accused of telling hunts how to break the law. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more

It’s time to strengthen the Hunting Act, says charity following landmark court case

There can be no reason to delay strengthening the Hunting Act, says a national wildlife charity, as one of hunting’s top people is accused of telling hunts how to break the law. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

Winchester’s shoppers join charity’s call for an end to fox hunting on National Trust land

Campaigners from the League Against Cruel Sports took to the streets of Winchester today to call on the National Trust to stop licensing ‘trail’ hunting on its land. Read more

Campaigners in Leamington Spa call for an end to fox hunting on National Trust land

Campaigners from the League Against Cruel Sports took to the streets of Leamington Spa today to call on the National Trust to stop licensing ‘trail’ hunting on its land. Read more

Peterborough campaigners call on the National Trust to end fox hunting on its land

Campaigners from the League Against Cruel Sports took to the streets of Peterborough today to call on the National Trust to stop licensing ‘trail’ hunting on its land. Read more

Campaigners in Cheltenham call on the National Trust to end fox hunting on its land

Campaigners from the League Against Cruel Sports took to the streets of Cheltenham today [Monday] with the League ‘fox’ to call on the National Trust to stop licensing ‘trail’ hunting on its land. Read more

The League ‘fox’ and campaigners take to the historic heart of York to call on the National Trust to end fox hunting on its land

Quorn Hunt trial begins

Two huntsmen are due to appear at Leicester Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, August 24 accused of illegally hunting a fox with a pack of hounds. Read more

Campaigners at the Giant’s Causeway call on the National Trust to end hunting

Campaigners from the League Against Cruel Sports were at one of world's most iconic landmarks yesterday, the Giant’s Causeway, to call on the National Trust to stop licensing ‘trail’ hunting in England and Wales. Read more

Petersfield resident joins a pantheon of stars who’ve received a prestigious animal welfare award

Long time League supporter, Sheila Burkitt, has been honoured with The Lord Houghton Award for services to animal welfare. Read more

Campaigners and League ‘fox’ in Worcester call on the National Trust to end fox hunting on its land

Campaigners from the League Against Cruel Sports took to the streets of Worcester today with the League ‘fox’ to call on the National Trust to stop licensing ‘trail’ hunting on its land. Read more

Campaigners slam the Inglorious Twelfth and the cruelty of grouse shooting

The League Against Cruel Sports has slammed the carnage associated with the Inglorious Twelfth and the start of the driven grouse shooting season which blasts off today across moorland in England and Scotland. Read more

The League ‘fox’ and campaigners in Stratford-upon-Avon call for an end to hunting on National Trust land

Campaigners from the League Against Cruel Sports took to the streets of Stratford-upon-Avon today with the League ‘fox’ to call on the National Trust to stop licensing ‘trail’ hunting on its land. Read more

Calls for an end to fox hunting on National Trust land as campaigners take to the streets of Godalming

Campaigners from the League Against Cruel Sports took to the streets of Godalming today to call on the National Trust to stop licensing ‘trail’ hunting on its land. Read more

Campaigners on Manchester’s streets call for an end to fox hunting on National Trust land

Campaigners from the League Against Cruel Sports took to the streets of Manchester today to call on the National Trust to stop licensing ‘trail’ hunting on its land. Read more

Gloucestershire resident runs half marathon to tackle animal cruelty

Abigail Brooks-Daw of Wickwar, Wotton-under-Edge ran the London Landmarks Half Marathon in the capital to raise funds for animal welfare charity the League Against Cruel Sports. Read more

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Five surprising facts about stags and their antlers

Stag hunting season started last month, so the League Against Cruel Sports’ professional Investigators are already tracking and photographing the most threatened individual animals. For the next two months, mature stags with the best sets of antlers will be targeted, many forced to run for miles as they flee for their lives from deadly hounds.
Four signs that ‘game’ bird shooting may be happening near you

Game bird shooting remains a disturbingly common occurrence in the UK. During peak shooting season, this cruel sport claims the lives of as many as 131 birds every minute. It is quite possible that game bird shooting is happening somewhere near you but it can be difficult to identity. That’s why the League Against Cruel Sports’ professional Investigators have put together this list, featuring the four key signs all animal advocates need to look out for.
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

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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.