The League Against Cruel Sports has welcomed reported comments from the new Environment Minister, George Eustice, which indicated that the Government would be unlikely to repeal or amend the Hunting Act due to lack of parliamentary time and support.
However, until the Government confirms that it will not pursue its manifesto promise to hold a vote on repeal we need to remain vigilant.
2014 is a hugely important anniversary for the Hunting Act marking 10 years since the law was passed banning the hunting of foxes, mink, deer and hare with hounds. This month the League will be hosting a reception in Parliament together with the RSPCA and IFAW to mark this momentous occasion. It will also serve as a pertinent reminder to MPs, in the last year before a General Election, that the majority of the public do not want to see a return to cruelty a decade after hunting was banned.
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