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    Fox Hunting may be legalised in the UK after Brexit

    Gerald LeinsterBy Gerald LeinsterOctober 2, 2019No Comments3 Mins Read
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    In the event of a, No Deal Brexit and a return to power of a stronger Conservative led government the likelihood of fox hunting in the UK regaining its legal status will increase.

    Fox hunting was made illegal in England and Wales after the passing of the Hunting Act in 2004.

    The Hunting Act was introduced by Tony Blair’s Labour government and went someway to curb what some see as a harmless rural traditional rural activity.

    The Party View

    The Conservative Party has often been considered to be on the whole in favour of the sport.

    Former Prime Minister and Leader of the Conservative Party Teresa May made it clear she personally supported bringing back the countryside sport.

    “This is a situation on which individuals will have one view or the other, either pro or against. As it happens, I have always been in favour of fox hunting and we maintain our commitment as a Conservative Party to allow a free vote.” She said as prime minister.

    The Master of Hounds of the Derbyshire Fox Hunting Association Mr Clive Dudley-Smyth said in a recent interview with the Fox Gun and Hound magazine. “We look forward to Britain ridding itself of the yoke of those blasted European silly regulations. The hunting down and slaughter of foxes has long been a part of the great British tradition.”

    Social Rituals

    Mr Dudley-Smyth went on to say,” The social rituals around fox hunting are important to us.”

    He explained, “There is nothing more rewarding for a hunt master than to smear the blood of a fox on the face of a newly initiated young hunt follower. It’s part of the fabric of English upper-middle-class society. It is part of who we are. We look upon hunting and its associated rituals as a way of preparing our teens to take their proper place in society.”

    “The ritualistic cutting off of the tails, feet and head of the fox’s carcass then throwing them to the hounds, well, it has been part of our tradition for generations,” he added.

    The Situation as it stands

    “The legal situation vis-à-vis fox hunting in England is complex.” Barrister and keen fox hunter Lawrence Farley-Fawcett QC MP (a Conservative Member of Parliament for Oxfordshire) told us.  

    “As it stands at the moment the 2004 Act prohibits fox hunting unless carried out under various exceptions to the Act.” He said.

    “One of those exceptions is that it is permissible to flush out a fox by using a bird of prey. This puts our members to the unnecessary trouble of carrying a bird of prey with them while hunting. And to be honest it’s not really fair on the caged canary — many of our members are bird lovers.” He added.

    Benefits for Irish Tourism 

    Meanwhile in Ireland has learned that if the Labour Party were to form the next UK government and strengthen the 2004 Hunting Act, this would have knock-on benefits for Irish tourism both north and south of the border.

    An Irish Tourism Board official told us, “As it stands fox hunting is totally legal on the Island of Ireland. We intend working closely with our NI counterparts to promote Ireland as a unique holiday destination — a sort of a one-stop bloodletting paradise.” He said.

    A spokesperson for the Irish Association against Blood Sports declined to comment.

    Disclaimer

    This article is satire. We do satire articles because it is great craic and Irish people love it! Articles in this section are spoof articles which should not be taken as the truth, nor are they are intended to offend.

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    Gerald Leinster is one of Ireland's most noteworthy journalists, columnists and commentator on Irish and international issues. Often accused of being more right-wing than Genghis Khan whom he admires greatly, Gerald is an Oxbridge graduate. He has authored many best-selling books including the recent ' The Margaret Thatcher I knew and Loved' and his previous bestseller 'Reagan, Bush, and Trump -- Gods of Their Time.' In his spare time, you might find Gerald relaxing on a golf course in Kildare, watching International rugby or dining out in Dublin's more fashionable restaurants. Although he strives for a professional journalistic apolitical stance, he feels strongly about the reunification of Ireland and the UK. He also holds membership of both Fine Gael and Fianna Fail.

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