Guilty plea to Hunting Act offence
The Huntsman of the Seavington Hunt admitted an offence of hunting a fox with dogs, when he appeared at Yeovil Magistrates’ Court yesterday (12 Sept). Huntsman David Parker (18/1/74) of Seavington St Mary, Ilminster pleaded guilty to the Hunting Act offence which took place in the area around Causeway Lane, Winsham in Dorset in January […]
RSPCA celebrates success of Hunting Act with landmark case
The RSPCA celebrated the success of its first ever prosecution of a traditional hunt when the Heythrop Hunt today pleaded guilty to four charges of intentionally hunting a fox with dogs on several occasions* (17 December) – an activity illegal under the Act. The case, based on footage of foxes being deliberately chased by dogs, […]
