Hunting
2026-05-19 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · 3455 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what enforcement mechanisms are planned to ensure compliance with a potential trail hunting ban.
Answer
This Government is committed to introducing an effective ban on trail hunting. On 26 March 2026, Defra launched a Consultation on Proposals to Prohibit Trail Hunting in England and Wales seeking views on how to deliver a ban. The approach to implementing ...