The Scottish Countryside Alliance is appealing to the Scottish government not to ignore its evidence during the passage of the Hunting with Dogs Bill. Jake Swindells of the SCA explains how the bill is making its way through a committee stages at Holyrood.

In its current form, it will have the greatest impact on landowners who rely on hounds to flush foxes from cover. It includes a 14-day licence for pest control and a two-year licence for work which qualifies as having ‘environmental benefit’.

The SCA says the government needs to take notice of the advice of the working group to adapt the bill so it is fair and financially viable for people who need dogs for their work.

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