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  • Quorn Hunt trial adjourned

    Quorn Hunt trial adjourned

    A trial involving two men who worked for the Quorn Hunt which began today at Loughborough Magistrates’ Court has been adjourned until a case management hearing on March 10 when a new trial date will be set. Read more

  • Quorn Hunt to appear in court

    Quorn Hunt to appear in court

    Two men who worked for the Quorn Hunt will be appearing at Loughborough Magistrates’ Court on Monday, January 11 accused of illegally hunting a fox with a pack of hounds. Read more

  • Calls to end hunting with dogs in Northern Ireland

    Calls to end hunting with dogs in Northern Ireland

    The animal welfare charity League Against Cruel Sports is calling on the public to back a ban on hunting with dogs in Northern Ireland next year – as the local hunts’ Boxing Day and New Year’s Day parades are disrupted by measures brought in to contain the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more

  • Hunting faces a crisis of its own making

    Hunting faces a crisis of its own making

    This year more than 2.3 million acres of land have been denied to the hunts to use for their so-called ‘sport’, animal welfare charity the League Against Cruel Sports has revealed. Read more

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Quorn Hunt trial adjourned

Quorn Hunt trial adjourned

A trial involving two men who worked for the Quorn Hunt which began today at Loughborough Magistrates’ Court has been adjourned until a case management hearing on March 10 when a new trial date will be set. Read more

Published: 11th January, 2021

Author: Chloe Govindasamy

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Quorn Hunt to appear in court

Quorn Hunt to appear in court

Two men who worked for the Quorn Hunt will be appearing at Loughborough Magistrates’ Court on Monday, January 11 accused of illegally hunting a fox with a pack of hounds. Read more

Published: 7th January, 2021

Author: Chloe Govindasamy

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Calls to end hunting with dogs in Northern Ireland

Calls to end hunting with dogs in Northern Ireland

The animal welfare charity League Against Cruel Sports is calling on the public to back a ban on hunting with dogs in Northern Ireland next year – as the local hunts’ Boxing Day and New Year’s Day parades are disrupted by measures brought in to contain the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more

Published: 26th December, 2020

Author: Chloe Govindasamy

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Hunting faces a crisis of its own making

Hunting faces a crisis of its own making

This year more than 2.3 million acres of land have been denied to the hunts to use for their so-called ‘sport’, animal welfare charity the League Against Cruel Sports has revealed. Read more

Published: 25th December, 2020

Author: Chloe Govindasamy

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Charity urges hunts to do the right thing and stay home this Boxing Day

Charity urges hunts to do the right thing and stay home this Boxing Day

A leading animal welfare charity is calling on fox hunts in Scotland to cancel their traditional Boxing Day meets in light of new restrictions for Covid-19. Read more

Published: 23rd December, 2020

Author: Chloe Govindasamy

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Cherwell District Council Votes Against Illegal Hunting Suspension

Cherwell District Council Votes Against Illegal Hunting Suspension

At the full council meeting on 14th December, Cherwell District Council considered a motion brought by Green Councillor Ian Middleton to suspend hunting with dogs in the district. Read more

Published: 16th December, 2020

Author: Chloe Govindasamy

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Cherwell District Council trail hunt vote is defeated – League statement

Cherwell District Council trail hunt vote is defeated – League statement

The League Against Cruel Sports was disappointed to see a motion to ban ‘trail’ hunting on Cherwell District Council land defeated tonight. Read more

Published: 14th December, 2020

Author: Chloe Govindasamy

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Cheshire trail hunting ban a step closer

Cheshire trail hunting ban a step closer

Councillors at Cheshire West and Chester Council voted tonight for a motion which paves the way for a ban on ‘trail’ hunting on public land. Read more

Published: 10th December, 2020

Updated: 17th December, 2020

Author: Chloe Govindasamy

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Landmark council decision to ban trail hunting

Landmark council decision to ban trail hunting

Peterborough City Council becomes first local authority to ban 'trail' hunting on its land following the publication of explosive webinars that seem to show the hunting lobby admitting trail hunting is a smokescreen for real hunting Read more

Published: 9th December, 2020

Author: Emma Judd

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New figures show scale of fox cub hunting this autumn

New figures show scale of fox cub hunting this autumn

New figures on fox cub hunting show there were 300 reported incidents of suspected illegal fox cub hunting across England and Wales this autumn Read more

Published: 4th December, 2020

Author: Claire Hall

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Natural Resources Wales announces 'trail' hunting licences suspension

Natural Resources Wales announces 'trail' hunting licences suspension

BREAKING: Natural Resources Wales / Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru has taken the step of suspending trail hunting on its land. Read more

Published: 27th November, 2020

Author: Chloe Govindasamy

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Lake District announces 'trail' hunting licences suspension

Lake District announces 'trail' hunting licences suspension

The League is delighted to hear the Lake District National Park has taken the step of suspending trail hunting on its land, a day after we wrote to them urging them to take action. Read more

Published: 27th November, 2020

Author: Chloe Govindasamy

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United Utilities announces 'trail' hunting licences suspension

United Utilities announces 'trail' hunting licences suspension

United Utilities announces 'trail' hunting licences suspension Read more

Published: 26th November, 2020

Updated: 27th November, 2020

Author: Chloe Govindasamy

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Charity agrees with Scottish Government commitment to improve management practices on grouse moors

Charity agrees with Scottish Government commitment to improve management practices on grouse moors

The League Against Cruel Sports agrees with the Scottish Government’s commitment to improve practices on grouse moors. Responding to the Werritty Review of grouse moor management, the Government has announced a series of measures including the introduction of a licensing system for anyone operating a grouse shooting business. Read more

Published: 26th November, 2020

Author: Chloe Govindasamy

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Scottish Government commits to tackle the circle of destruction surrounding Scotand’s grouse moors

Scottish Government commits to tackle the circle of destruction surrounding Scotand’s grouse moors

Revive, the coalition for grouse moor reform has welcomed the Scottish Government’s commitment to tackle the circle of destruction surrounding grouse moors in Scotland but has called on it to go further to address serious animal welfare issues. Read more

Published: 26th November, 2020

Author: Chloe Govindasamy

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National Trust announces 'trail' hunting licences suspension

National Trust announces 'trail' hunting licences suspension

BREAKING: The National Trust has just announced that it will be suspending all 'trail' hunting licences for the remainder of this season. Read more

Published: 26th November, 2020

Updated: 27th November, 2020

Author: Chloe Govindasamy

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Trail hunting is a “smokescreen”

Trail hunting is a “smokescreen”

Senior figures within the fox hunting lobby were caught on camera admitting that ‘trail’ hunting is a “smokescreen” for the chasing and killing of foxes. Read more

Published: 24th November, 2020

Author: Chloe Govindasamy

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Hunt hounds filmed chasing a fox which runs for its life

Hunt hounds filmed chasing a fox which runs for its life

Shocking footage showing hounds from the Duke Of Beaufort’s Hunt chasing a fox has been released by leading animal welfare charity League Against Cruel Sports. Read more

Published: 19th November, 2020

Author: Chloe Govindasamy

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  • The Horror of Caged Breeding

    The Horror of Caged Breeding

    Caged breeding is cruel and causes animals to suffer. As a nation of animal lovers its time for governments in all 4 nations to finally ban this practice.

  • End hunting in Northern Ireland

    End hunting in Northern Ireland

    You can help us ban hunting with dogs in Northern Ireland for good. Take part in the consultation and sign up to support our campaign.

  • Quorn Hunt trial adjourned

    Quorn Hunt trial adjourned

    A trial involving two men who worked for the Quorn Hunt which began today at Loughborough Magistrates’ Court has been adjourned until a case management hearing on March 10 when a new trial date will be set.

  • Northern Ireland - Ban Snaring

    Northern Ireland - Ban Snaring

    As in other parts of the UK, we continue to press for a full ban on the sale, manufacture, and use of snares in Northern Ireland. The League believes snaring is a cruel, indiscriminate, ineffective and outdated method of predator control.

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  • Working for the League

    Working for the League

    Want to work for a compassionate and courageous animal charity? Find our current job vacancies on this page.

  • Fox Hunting

    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.

  • Hunting on National Trust Land

    Hunting on National Trust Land

    Many people have been shocked to learn that illegal hunting is taking place on National Trust land.

  • Foxes

    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

    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

    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’.

  • Stand up for animals  Join the League

    Stand up for animals Join the League

    Help stop animal cruelty in the name of sport.

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  • Strengthen the Hunting Act

    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

    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

    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.

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