A recently-released report from the campaigning group Action Against Fox Hunting has highlighted an inconsistent approach by police forces across the UK in response to reports of illegal hunting activity Read more
The Devon and Somerset Staghounds has caused outrage after more than a hundred hunters and followers met last week to take part in and watch the suspected illegal activity of hunting deer, despite the risk large gatherings hold in spreading disease during the Covid-19 crisis. Read more
A League supporter has told how she was left horrified after discovering a dead badger in the road with a snare embedded around its neck. Read more
2019 was a superb year for the League and we had hoped to bring our members the good news face to face at our AGM. However, assuring the safety of our members – many of whom are in the age groups most susceptible to the worst effects of the virus and many of whom travel long distances on public transport to make our events – must be our top priority. Read more
The League Against Cruel Sports has released new statistics demonstrating that cub hunting is still practised across Britain. Read more
The new owners of the Kildrummy Estate have revealed plans to rewild parts of the Aberdeenshire sporting estate and end wildlife persecution on their land. Read more
The League Against Cruel Sports Scotland has published the most comprehensive and robust field study of ground predator control on Scotland’s shooting estates. Read more
Today marks the start of the shooting season, but what goes on behind the scenes to ensure there are plenty of birds to kill? Read more
Animal welfare campaigners have welcomed an announcement that the, Belle Vue Greyhound Stadium in Manchester has closed its doors for the last time. Read more
A fox narrowly escaped with its life after a hunt trespassed on land that falls under the protection of the League Against Cruel Sports. Read more
Two wildlife sanctuary managers in South England have described how they face ongoing issues with hunts and their hounds trespassing on their land. Read more
Thousands of greyhounds are killed or injured on racetracks, while thousands more are kept in substandard trainers’ kennels with slim chance of a home, two animal welfare charities say. Read more
Beloved pets are the latest casualties of reckless hunting in Britain, according to figures released by a leading animal welfare charity. Read more
Animal welfare charity the League Against Cruel Sports is urging the government to stand by promises it made a year ago to increase custodial sentences for animal abusers. Read more
Mountain hare amendment to Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Bill passed Read more
Farm animals, other livestock and even exotic birds are at risk from hunts as they ride across the British countryside, according to new statistics released by the League Against Cruel Sports. Read more
The owner of an animal rescue centre based in South East England has described an incident of livestock worrying by hunting hounds to the League Against Cruel Sports. Read more
The League Against Cruel Sports is today revealing the extent of illegal badger sett interference associated with ‘trail’ hunting. Read more