What happened: Labour has announced plans to ban trail hunting, a practice criticised for being a cover for illegal foxhunting. The government is opening a public consultation on the proposed ban.
Why it matters:
- The ban aims to protect wild and domestic animals from harm linked to trail hunting.
- It affects rural communities, hunters, animal rights groups, and law enforcement agencies.
MNN Take: Trail hunting involves following a scent trail rather than hunting live foxes, but concerns remain about its misuse. The consultation will help shape future regulations on this controversial activity.
Sources: Guardian UK