MLAs in NI propose a bill to ban hunting wild mammals with dogs, backed by public support and animal welfare groups.

Alliance MLA John Blair has introduced a Private Member's Bill to ban hunting wild mammals with dogs in Northern Ireland, the last part of the UK where this is legal. Supported by the League Against Cruel Sports and USPCA, the Bill aims to align Northern Ireland's animal welfare laws with the rest of the UK. Polls show over 70% of Northern Ireland's population oppose hunting with dogs, and the consultation encourages public input on the issue.

October 21, 2024
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