Foxes

Lord Geddes Excerpts

Thursday 17th June 2010 Lords Chamber

[Lord Henley]

My Lords, my understanding is that it could be illegal to do so under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 if it were to cause distress to the fox, which I imagine it would. Obviously, it would depend on the individual circumstances of any capture and release.

[Lord Geddes]

My Lords, would my noble friend consider whether a repeal of the Hunting Act would assist in this context?

[Lord Henley]

My Lords, I was wondering when that question would come up. I have a feeling that the repeal of the Hunting Act would not make much difference in relation to urban foxes in Hackney.