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Ladybbird · 01-03-24, 09:34

The Violent Reality of Fox Hunting in The UK -Saboteurs Risk Their Lives to STOP The Blood Sport

Reveals the horror attacks faced by hunt saboteurs as they attempt to put an end to illegal fox hunting - as violent altercations between hunters and saboteurs appear to be on the rise

BBC 1 MAR 2024

The hounds usually rip the fox apart

Across rural Britain, a war is being fought week in and week out between those who hunt foxes and hunt saboteurs - as violent altercations between the two appear to be on the rise.

One saboteur was 'thrown around' the field like a 'ragdoll'

The dangerous reality of fox hunting, where saboteurs have reported being run over and thrown around fields 'like ragdolls' in a bid to stop illegal practices, has been documented in a new Mirror Exclusive.

It has been illegal in England and Wales to use dogs to chase or kill foxes since 2004 - when Blair's government banned it under the Hunting Act, but a loophole exists which allows for the laying of an artificial scent - usually fox urine - for hounds to chase instead of live foxes. This is what is known as trail hunting and remains perfectly legal.

Sabaterus attend hunts every week to ensure foxes are not being hunted illegally. They claim trails are routinely laid where foxes are likely to be, and when foxes do end up being chased by dogs it can be claimed by hunters to have happened accidentally.

Leicestershire is home to the Cottesmore Hunt - which traces its roots back to around 1666 - and has since become one of the UK's most famous hunts. In recent weeks, violent incidents between hunt supporters and saboteurs at the Cottesmore have put the hunt back into the media spotlight.

The Mirror attended the Cottesmore to see firsthand the battle in Britain's Countryside. In an exclusive documentary, one saboteur, who chose not to be named, was filmed as she revealed details of the horror attack she encountered while trying to stop terrier men from "hunting foxes illegally".

A spokesperson for Countryside Alliance, one of the UK's most prominent lobby groups for fox hunting said:

“The Countryside Alliance supports lawful hunting activities, including trail hunting, and is against all forms of violence and intimidation, even in the case of extreme provocation. We encourage those with evidence of such offences to make complaints to the police so matters can be investigated appropriately and that those responsible for any illegal activity can be brought to justice appropriately.”

Gov polling from 2019 suggests that an overwhelming majority of people across all ages, genders, politics and regions support the ban and fox hunting.

The Cottesmore Hunt did not respond to The Mirror's request for an interview, nor did they respond when asked for comment about the violent altercations and allegations of illegal hunting. As the prospect of an imminent labour government looms at the next general election, there is a strong likelihood that the Hunting Act could be strengthened and the legal loopholes closed.

The police told saboteurs they did not have the numbers to control illegal fox hunting

Steve Reed, The Shadow Environment Secretary, announced that the Labour Party will implement a full ban on trail and drag hunting which could spell the end of fox hunting in the UK for good.

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Ladybbird Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 47,648 Thanks: 27,646 Thanked 14,458 Times in 10,262 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 8	Violent Reality of Fox Hunting -Saboteurs Risk Their Lives to STOP Blood Sport The Violent Reality of Fox Hunting in The UK -Saboteurs Risk Their Lives to STOP The Blood Sport Reveals the horror attacks faced by hunt saboteurs as they attempt to put an end to illegal fox hunting - as violent altercations between hunters and saboteurs appear to be on the rise BBC 1 MAR 2024 The hounds usually rip the fox apart Across rural Britain, a war is being fought week in and week out between those who hunt foxes and hunt saboteurs - as violent altercations between the two appear to be on the rise. One saboteur was 'thrown around' the field like a 'ragdoll' The dangerous reality of fox hunting, where saboteurs have reported being run over and thrown around fields 'like ragdolls' in a bid to stop illegal practices, has been documented in a new Mirror Exclusive. It has been illegal in England and Wales to use dogs to chase or kill foxes since 2004 - when Blair's government banned it under the Hunting Act, but a loophole exists which allows for the laying of an artificial scent - usually fox urine - for hounds to chase instead of live foxes. This is what is known as trail hunting and remains perfectly legal. Sabaterus attend hunts every week to ensure foxes are not being hunted illegally. They claim trails are routinely laid where foxes are likely to be, and when foxes do end up being chased by dogs it can be claimed by hunters to have happened accidentally. Leicestershire is home to the Cottesmore Hunt - which traces its roots back to around 1666 - and has since become one of the UK's most famous hunts. In recent weeks, violent incidents between hunt supporters and saboteurs at the Cottesmore have put the hunt back into the media spotlight. The Mirror attended the Cottesmore to see firsthand the battle in Britain's Countryside. In an exclusive documentary, one saboteur, who chose not to be named, was filmed as she revealed details of the horror attack she encountered while trying to stop terrier men from "hunting foxes illegally". A spokesperson for Countryside Alliance, one of the UK's most prominent lobby groups for fox hunting said: “The Countryside Alliance supports lawful hunting activities, including trail hunting, and is against all forms of violence and intimidation, even in the case of extreme provocation. We encourage those with evidence of such offences to make complaints to the police so matters can be investigated appropriately and that those responsible for any illegal activity can be brought to justice appropriately.” *Gov polling from 2019 suggests that an overwhelming majority of people across all ages, genders, politics and regions support the ban and fox hunting.* The Cottesmore Hunt did not respond to The Mirror's request for an interview, nor did they respond when asked for comment about the violent altercations and allegations of illegal hunting. As the prospect of an imminent labour government looms at the next general election, there is a strong likelihood that the Hunting Act could be strengthened and the legal loopholes closed. The police told saboteurs they did not have the numbers to control illegal fox hunting *Steve Reed, The Shadow Environment Secretary, announced that the Labour Party will implement a full ban on trail and drag hunting which could spell the end of fox hunting in the UK for good.*

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