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There is overwhelming support for an outright ban on all hunting with dogs in Northern Ireland.
ITV News can reveal that results of a consultation by the Alliance Party found 78% of respondents in favour of their proposed law protecting wild animals from being killed by dogs.
With 18,425 responses to their survey, it may be the largest response ever to a private member’s bill in Northern Ireland.
Unlike England, Wales and Scotland, fox hunting in Northern Ireland is still legal. If a ban were introduced, it’s expected to go further than any law in the rest of the UK.
Public urged to have say on hunting live animals with dogs in Northern Ireland
A public consultation on the matter will close on Friday, February 12 at 6pm
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Foxhounds and a horse on a country road (Image: 2020 Alexander Walker/ Getty)
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Call to end hunting with dogs in Northern Ireland
Alliance Party MLA John Blair will be introducing a private members bill in the New Year
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An animal welfare charity has called for hunting with dogs to be banned in Northern Ireland.
The League Against Cruel Sports is calling on politicians to create new legislation that would ban hunting with dogs, with the Alliance Party planning to table a private members bill in the New Year.