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Prohibiting Trail Hunting England Wales

DEFRA is consulting on proposals to prohibit trail hunting in England and Wales, a practice where hounds are used to follow artificial scent trails but which critics argue is used as cover for illegal fox hunting. The consultation also covers related wildlife protection measures including amendments to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 regarding wild bird protection. The policy is currently in active consultation phase.

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18 Sep 2023 | Announcement Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked

Dangerous Dogs

UIN: HCWS1040 The Government is taking urgent action to bring forward a ban on XL Bully dog types following a concerning rise in attacks and fatalities, which appear to be driven by this type of dog. Under the Dangerous Dogs …

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18 Sep 2023 | Announcement Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked

Dangerous Dogs

UIN: HLWS1022 My Right Honourable friend the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Thérèse Coffey) has made the following Statement. The Government is taking urgent action to bring forward a ban on XL Bully dog types following …

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