Written question asked by Adrian Ramsay (Green Party) on Monday, 23 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 February 2026. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Friday, 6 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Hunting Act 2004
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the penalties under the Hunting Act 2004; and whether the planned consultation on trail hunting will include consideration of Part 2 of that Act.
- Answer
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The Government is committed to enacting a ban on trail hunting, in line with its manifesto commitment. Defra will consult early this year on how to deliver a ban. All responses to the consultation will be considered carefully.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 115183
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Fines Hunting
- Legislation
- Hunting Act 2004
- Link
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- 2026-03-06 15:01:44 +0000
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