This week marks the 5 year anniversary of the Fox-Hunting Bill receiving Royal Assent, which ended the cruel practice of hunting with dogs.

In that time, dozens of prosecutions have been brought under the Act, showing that this ban is making a real difference.

Marking the anniversary Celia Barlow MP said,

“Five years ago this week, the ban on hunting with dogs became law and I am proud that the Labour Party helped to ban this cruel sport. The ban is making a difference and has the support of  the British public.

“I am really concerned that the Conservatives have pledged to make getting rid of the fox-hunting ban a priority if they were to win the next election. I find it unbelievable that with all the challenges the world is currently facing, it just doesn’t make sense that this is a priority for David Cameron.  I am therefore urging the people of Hove and Portslade to sign the petition to help protect the ban
www.backtheban.com”

Hilary Benn, Secretary of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said

“If you think the Tories have changed, this makes it absolutely clear that their priorities haven’t.  They know the public doesn’t agree with them on this, but they are determined to go ahead if they are given the chance. That’s why we need to continue to campaign to stop this barbaric ‘sport’ from returning to our land.

ENDS