The Hunting Act 2004 (UK)

The Hunting Act 2004 is UK legislation that bans the hunting of wild mammals with dogs, particularly targeting traditional fox hunting. It prohibits activities where dogs are used to chase, pursue, or kill mammals such as foxes, deer, or otters, with certain exceptions for specific types of pest control or research. The law aims to balance animal welfare concerns with traditional rural practices by regulating and restricting hunting activities, making it an offense to participate in or facilitate such hunts without valid legal exemptions.