Government response

The Hunting Act was passed by Parliament in 2004.  It has not been a demonstrable success, and is difficult to enforce.  It is an unnecessary drain on police resources and there have been few prosecutions.  Only three hunts have been successfully prosecuted for illegal hunting.

That is why the Government wishes to give Parliament the opportunity to review the Hunting Act and, if it wishes, repeal this legislation.  We will put forward a motion before the House of Commons on whether the Hunting Act should be repealed and, if the motion is carried, we will bring forward legislation in due course.

That is why the Government wishes to give Parliament the opportunity to review the Hunting Act and, if it wishes, repeal this legislation