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Government 'committed' to banning trail hunting

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As Boxing Day hunts gather, campaigners have urged the government to deliver on its manifesto pledge.
The UK government, led by Environment Secretary Steve Barclay, has reaffirmed its commitment to banning trail hunting, a practice often used as a cover for illegal fox hunting. This decision comes in response to ongoing concerns about animal welfare and the effectiveness of the current Hunting Act 2004, which bans hunting wild mammals with dogs but has loopholes that allow for trail hunting. The government's stance was highlighted during a debate in the House of Commons, where MPs discussed the need for stronger legislation to prevent the continuation of fox hunting under the guise of trail hunting. The move to ban trail hunting aims to close these loopholes, ensuring that the original intent of the 2004 Act is upheld, protecting wildlife from being hunted for sport.

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