Public Affairs

Our Public Affairs work

As a charity which works to make positive and lasting change for animals to end cruel sports, a core part of what we do is to educate and influence decision makers. To do this, we engage with members of all four parliaments in the UK and all major political parties, as well as local councils, regulators, governments and other agencies. We seek to change minds, influence policy and change the law to better protect animals. Read more on our work across each nation:

The League in Westminster

Find out about our lobbying work in Westminster

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The League in Holyrood

Read about our work in the Scottish Parliament

The League in the Senedd

Read about our work in the Welsh Parliament

The League in Stormont

Find out about our work to protect animals in Northern Ireland

Time For Change Coalition Against Hunting

As part of a coalition of animal welfare and environmental organisations, we believe it is time for change.

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Blogs and News

Read the latest updates from the Public Affairs team on animal welfare developments in UK legislatures

Is a phased ban on greyhound racing in Wales imminent?

Posted 26th March

The League Against Cruel Sports has made the case for a phased ban on greyhound racing across Wales, in a comprehensive submission to decisionmakers which set out the cruel reality of the so-called ‘sport’.

League statement on North Yorkshire Council trail and fox hunting motion

Posted 15th November

A motion to ban trail hunting on land owned by North Yorkshire Council was defeated after a debate by councillors at today’s full council meeting.

Scottish Government proposes full ban on all snares

Posted 9th November

The Scottish Government has confirmed today (Thursday) that it intends to propose a full ban on all snares, with no exceptions.

Government steps back from Animal Welfare pledges

Posted 9th November

Animal welfare was largely absent from this years Kings speech setting out the Government’s priorities. This leaves many animal advocates questioning what the Government is offering them.

Barbaric snares in Wales no more!

Posted 17th October

After almost decade’s worth of campaigning by animal charity, the League Against Cruel Sports, the snares ban in Wales is now in force thanks to new Welsh Government legislation.

League Against Cruel Sports at political party conferences

Posted 17th October

The League has been raising the issue of fox hunting at party political conferences the last few weeks as we build towards a General Election. We’re taking the issues that matter to our supporters directly to politicians.

Charities welcome commencement of new hunting legislation but warn hunts will be under more scrutiny than ever before

Posted 3rd October

Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023 comes into force 3rd October 2023

Coalition warns shooting industry will no longer have carte blanche in the countryside with new wildlife Bill

Posted 10th August

Campaigners use Glorious 12th to urge Scottish Government to be bold with new legislation