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Foxhunting

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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23 Apr 2026 | Bill Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs evidence

Hunting Act 2004 (Amendment) Bill

Why linked: Filled the "Parliamentary debates and legislative proposals to amend or repeal the Hunting Act" gap via web research

A current Private Member's Bill (Session 2024–26) originating in the House of Commons, with first reading on 23 April 2026 and second reading on 8 May 2026, proposing to amend the Hunting Act 2004.

1 Apr 2025 | Debate linked direct

Trail Hunting

Why linked: Trail Hunting adjournment debate of 1 April 2025 — the principal recent parliamentary set-piece on this thread, with Minister Zeichner confirming the consultation commitment.

Commons Chamber debate | Commons