The Scottish Greens are hoping to achieve a total ban by revisiting a 2019 Bill which would have closed the loopholes.
Green MSP Alison Johnstone said:
Most people think fox hunting is already banned in Scotland, but loopholes in the law mean that hunting continues much as it did,”
It is my intention to close these loopholes and end all hunting with dogs for good.
Protections for mountain hares came into force in March, but the cruel chasing and killing of foxes with dogs still continues. Let’s put an end to it after May.”
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