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Fox hunters 'to face tougher penalties' as ministers accused of picking another fight with rural communities


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Published in Politics and Government on Thursday, December 26th 2024 at 7:21 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Fox hunters 'to face tougher penalties' as ministers accused of picking another fight with rural communities - The Labour government's plans were under the spotlight as Boxing Day hunts met on Thursda

The UK government is set to introduce tougher penalties for illegal fox hunting, with potential jail terms of up to six months for those caught hunting with dogs. This legislative change, part of the Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill, aims to strengthen the enforcement of the 2004 Hunting Act. Critics, including the Countryside Alliance, argue that this move is an attack on rural communities, suggesting that the government is more focused on urban issues and is ignoring the cultural practices of rural areas. The new measures are expected to be debated in the House of Lords, with opposition from some peers who believe the current laws are sufficient. This has sparked a debate about the balance between animal welfare and traditional countryside activities.

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