Petitions/Launch a review into strengthening the Hunting Act 2004
StatusOngoing
Opened14 Aug 2026
Closes
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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We want the Government to launch a review into strengthening the Hunting Act 2004, which includes closing loopholes that allow hunting with hounds to continue under exemptions, looking into whether current penalties are strong enough, and improving enforcement and prosecution of illegal hunting.

We ask the Government to review and strengthen the Hunting Act 2004 to ensure it is fully effective in preventing the illegal hunting of wild mammals with hounds. It should look into closing any loopholes that allow hunting with hounds to continue under exemptions, and improving enforcement so suspected illegal hunting can be properly investigated and prosecuted. It should also consider whether current penalties are sufficient to deter hunting activities and whether stronger sanctions are needed.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Jodie Gosling
1Jodie Gosling MP
Nuneaton
8
Aphra Brandreth
2Aphra Brandreth MP
Chester South and Eddisbury
1
Paul Davies
3Paul Davies MP
Colne Valley
1
Sarah Jones
4Sarah Jones MP
Croydon West
1
Baggy Shanker
5Baggy Shanker MP
Derby South
1
Danny Kruger
6Danny Kruger MP
East Wiltshire
1
Steve Race
7Steve Race MP
Exeter
1
Mr Andrew Snowden
8Mr Andrew Snowden MP
Fylde
1
Dame Meg Hillier
9Dame Meg Hillier MP
Hackney South and Shoreditch
1
Sir Jeremy Wright
10Sir Jeremy Wright MP
Kenilworth and Southam
1