6th August 2026 Dead gamebirds burned in bonfire pits in breach of animal by-product regulations Guest post by Wiltshire Hunt Sabs: In July, after being alerted alerted to illegal practises at a local shoot, they paid a visit to the Fonthill Estate in Wiltshire and what they found was truly horrific – a bonfire full …
Trial collapses against two Scottish gamekeepers accused of killing Red Kites in Cairngorms National Park
Message from Raptor Persecution UK 6th August 2026 On Monday 20 July 2026, at Aberdeen Sheriff Court, all charges were dropped against two gamekeepers who had been on trial for the alleged shooting of Red Kites, as well as alleged firearms offences, in the Cairngorms National Park. Red Kite (photo by Pete Walkden) What follows is …
Case discontinued
5th August 2026 Rhys Matcham, huntsman of the Puckeridge and Essex Hunt had his case discontinued in Colchester Magistrates Court on Wednesday 4th August 2026. Whilst disappointing that the animal which was killed by his hounds in January 2026, will never receive justice, how ever this case strengthens resolve that the law as it stands …