Bloodhounds escape the ban because they are not involved in trail hunting. They hunt the "clean boot", chasing the runners ...

Campaigners have long warned foxes are still torn to shreds by dogs during the hunts, while the national police lead on ...

Fox hunting was banned 20 years ago, but Labour has further pledged to ban trail hunting, where hounds follow a pre-laid scent in lieu of chasing a live animal. Critics argue the sport is being used ...

Trail hunting set to be banned for fear it is a ‘smokescreen’ for harm - Trail hunting mimics a traditional hunt, with dogs following a pre-laid, animal-based scent.