We work to expose and end the cruelty inflicted on animals for sport.
Although there has been an average of one prosecution every two weeks since the law began, there is a real threat that the clocks could be turned back to the days of people legally chasing and killing animals for fun.

How we got hunting banned

The League's campaign to get hunting banned in England and Wales.

The animals affected by hunting

Find out more about the animals that are still being hunted in the UK. 

The truth about hunting

We answer some of the most frequently asked questions 

Watch what pre ban hunting was like

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CELEBRITY SUPPORT


Mark Radcliffe

"I think shooting live birds for sport is barbaric and totally unnecessary."

- Mark Radcliffe (Broadcaster)
Bill Oddie

"There aren't many causes I can unequivocally support - the League Against Cruel Sports is one of them."

- Bill Oddie
(Wildlife Expert)
Jo Brand

"I abhor bullying and cruelty of any kind particularly to those who can’t fight back."

- Jo Brand
(Writer/Comedian)
Maxine Peake

"I support the work of the League and their campaigns. It doesn't make sense that people get enjoyment out of taking part in these supposed sports."

- Maxine Peake
(Actor)
Emma Milne, TV Vet

For goodness sake, let's not even entertain the idea of a repeal of the Hunting Act."

- Emma Milne
(TV Vet)

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