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Hunting with dogs in the United Kingdom — the Hunting Act 2004 regime, enforcement practice, trail-hunting debates, and any government legislative or regulatory activity. A predominantly dormant policy area — useful test of how the index handles a regime where government is largely inactive.

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13 May 2026 | Guidance Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs evidence

Hunting Act 2004 – CPS Prosecution Guidance

Why linked: Filled the "Government guidance on trail-hunting and the exemptions under the 2004 Act" gap via web research

Crown Prosecution Service legal guidance for prosecutors and caseworkers on the Hunting Act 2004, covering trail hunting as a defence, the Schedule 1 exemptions (stalking, flushing out, observation/research, etc.), and evidential issues. It is the closest operational government guidance on …

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