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Hunting: Fines

Asked by Chris BlooreLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 11 March 2026UIN 117968

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her department has made of the suitability of the penalties available under the Hunting Act 2004; and whether the planned consultation on trail hunting will include con

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

The Government is committed to enacting a ban on trail hunting, in line with its manifesto commitment. Defra will consult early this year on how to deliver a ban. All responses to the consultation will be considered carefully.

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