Still sabbing the bastards
29th May 2024 After much speculation the General Election has finally been called and will take place on 4th July 2024. With this comes a likely change in Government, and the biggest chance yet that the law will be changed to make the Hunting Act 2004 fit for purpose, actually banning the hunting of wild …
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Thanks to Raptor Persecution UK for the article 28th May 2024 Prominent gamebird breeder Christopher Hodgson, Director of Ashley Game Farm Ltd in Wembworthy, Chulmleigh, Devon appears to have pleaded guilty to multiple offences including the use of the banned pesticide Carbofuran. Ashley Game Farm Ltd is an exceptionally large breeding facility that, according to …
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Thanks to Raptor Persecution UK for the article 28th May 2024 Retired Edradynate Estate head gamekeeper David Campbell, 75, appeared at Dundee Sheriff Court yesterday accused of the shotgun murder of Brian Low, 65, a retired groundsman also from Edradynate Estate. Edradynate Estate driveway. Photo by Ruth Tingay Campbell is accused of murdering Brian Low by shooting …
26th May 2024 Hunt sabs have been in action against mink hunts at opposite ends of the country this week. On Friday, sabs from across Yorkshire shut down a meet of the Northern Counties Hunt; yesterday, North Dorset sabs confronted the Courtenay Tracy Mink Hounds on the riverbank. Direct action wins: brave sabs blockade the …
TAKE ACTION CONTACT YOUR LOCAL CANDIDATES Labour have recently indicated that they would strengthen the Hunting Act. But it’s far from a done deal, and the pro-hunting lobby are turning up the smokescreen in an attempt to salvage their cruel pastime. That’s why we’re asking YOU to contact the candidates who will stand to …
17th May 2024 Two men have been issued a summons to appear in court to face hare coursing charges. William Frederick Light, aged 62, and 28-year-old William Joseph Light, both of Star Hill in Hartley Wintney, are due to appear at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 21 May. They will both face the following charges: …
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19th May 2024 THE founder of Barrow’s Owl Sanctuary has been disqualified from keeping or owning birds for five years after a judge ruled he had housed his animals in ‘woefully inadequate conditions’. Paul Rose MBE, 71, pleaded guilty on the day of his trial to two counts of causing unnecessary suffering to a protected …
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17th May 2024 A MAN whose dogs were found suffering from injuries after the RSPCA investigated potential badger baiting offences has been banned from keeping animals for 10 years. Reece Robertson, 26, of Cook Road in Millom, pleaded guilty to four offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and appeared for sentencing at South Cumbria …
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16th May 2024 Greg Baker, huntsman of the Carmarthenshire-based Llandeilo Farmers Hunt, was today sentenced to 20 weeks prison, suspended for 2 years, 150 hours of unpaid work plus a £150 surcharge after being found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to a number of animals. He did not receive a disqualification. When the RSPCA raided …
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8th May 2024 Three men have pleaded guilty to multiple hare coursing offences and have been ordered to pay over £1000 in fines, following their appearance at Hull Magistrates Court on Wednesday 3 April and Friday 5 May in connection with an incident in November 2023. All three men pleaded guilty to hunting wild mammals …
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