UK Government Faces Pressure to Ban Trail Hunting and Trophy Imports

Labour ministers pledge action on trail hunting and trophy hunting legislation as Boxing Day hunts approach.

Trail hunting, a legal alternative to fox hunting, is under scrutiny as Labour ministers commit to banning the practice for better wildlife protections.
Environment Minister Mary Creagh confirmed ongoing work to determine the best approach to outlaw trail hunting, with further announcements expected soon.
Labour MP Josh Newbury criticized trail hunting as a 'smokescreen' for illegal hunting and called for decisive government action ahead of Boxing Day hunts.
Liberal Democrat MP Wera Hobhouse urged the government to revive legislation banning the import of hunting trophies, citing broad cross-party support.
The government is also working to extend the Ivory Act to include protections for additional species such as hippos, narwhals, and sperm whales.