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hunting with hounds

the traditional British country sport which is now a criminal offence in many circumstances under legislation in both legal systems of the UK, particularly where dogs are involved. In England, hunting with dogs is an offence unless it is exempt. It is an offence to assist a hunt by allowing use of one's land or dogs. Hare coursing or permitting hare coursing is also an offence. The legislation in Scotland has similar aims but the details are different.

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This claim, of course, is also a tacit admission that fox hunting is happening in Scotland.

Rein them in; BID FOR TOTAL BAN ON FOX HUNTINGMSP We need new laws to stop this barbaric ritual once and for all

TOFF LUCK 13-year-old ban on fox hunting is set to stay

Mayis forced to call off the dogs; PM ditches plan for a free vote on fox hunting; 85% of us back ban on 'barbaric' blood sport

Director of Campaigns for the League Against Cruel Sports, Chris Luffingham, said: "With the vast majority of people in the Midlands saying they do not want fox hunting made legal again, there has never been a better time to strengthen the Hunting Act and bring an end to the illegal hunting still going on under the guise of trail hunting.

84% back ban against hunting; 'NOTHING TO CELEBRATE KILLING WILDLIFE AS SPORT'

Prince Charles claimed fox hunting was "romantic" as he tried to persuade Tony Blair not to ban the cruel bloodsport

Theresa May ditches plans to bring back fox hunting as she backs animal rights to woo young voters; During the election the Mirror exposed the secret Tory plot to bring back the cruel bloodsport by giving MPs a free vote on the issue

Vinny's campaign is completely unpolitical, but he does represent the vast majority of people who want fox hunting to stay banned.

Vinny the fox calls for hunting ban to be kept

If, like most other people in the country, you support the ban on fox hunting and want to see it properly enforced then write to your MP and let them know.

No place for foxhunting

The Scots Nationalists scuppered the UK government's plans to amend the law on fox hunting in England and Wales

Cynical move by Scots means ban will stay

British fox hunting -- a form of pest control that became a sport -- traditionally involves groups of riders following a pack of hounds trained to track and kill foxes.

Despite ban, fox hunts still thrive and divide

According to the Masters of Foxhounds Association, fox hunting is defined as "a union of humans and animals in the beauty of nature's setting.

Crazy like a fox: fox hunting in the Magnolia State is a sport of time-honored traditions

Let''s stop untruths - no Lib Dem will be forced to back Fox Hunting.

Conscience vote; yourLETTERS

They claim, quite correctly, that the law on fox hunting is very difficult, and sometimes impossible to enforce.

Letter: Tories shoot themselves in the foot regarding pledge; HUNTING

Government whips have told MPs not to attempt any Private Member's Bills on fox hunting.