What does the Countryside Alliance do?

The Countryside Alliance is the campaigning organisation that promotes the rural way of life in Parliament, in the media and on the ground. We campaign for the countryside, for rural communities and for hunting and shooting.

Is the Countryside Alliance a charity?

The Countryside Alliance Foundation is a registered charity.

Does the Countryside Alliance support fox hunting?

The inception of the Hunting Act 2004 on 18th February 2005 saw traditional foxhunting and other forms of hunting with hounds become restricted. The Countryside Alliance supports all forms of legal hunting however we will continue to oppose what we believe is ultimately a bad piece of legislation.

When was the countryside march?

Countryside March: Liberty & Livelihood In September 2002, the Countryside Alliance organised a march in central London to promote the interests of rural Britain. It was dubbed one of the largest marches of its type in history, with the BBC reporting around 400,000 in attendance.

Who runs the Countryside Alliance?

Tim Bonner
The Countryside Alliance is a politically non-aligned campaigning and membership organisation. The Chief Executive is Tim Bonner, who together with the staff are charged with delivering the strategy set by the Board.

What is the countryside code for the UK?

The Countryside Code offers advice on how you can enjoy your visit to the countryside and how to protect it by acting responsibly. The code explains that is important to plan ahead, stay safe, control your dog near livestock and stop fires.

How many prosecutions are needed for fox hunting?

497 successful
There have been over 497 successful prosecutions under the Hunting Act from 2005 to 2018. A further 47 people have admitted an offence under the Act to the police since 2005 for which they received a formal police caution as an alternative to being prosecuted in court.

What is a trail hunt?

The law does allow what is known as trail ‘hunting’ to continue. This activity involves people on foot or horseback following a scent along a pre-determined route with hounds or beagles. It effectively replicates a traditional hunt but without a fox being chased, injured or killed.

What are the three main guidelines from the 2021 Countryside Code?

The Key Changes in 2021 Countryside Code Under three pillars – Respect everyone, Protect the environment, Enjoy the outdoors – the government summarises the key changes of the 2021 Code as: It now covers all green spaces, waterways, the coast and even parks in towns and cities.

What are the 3 parts of the Countryside Code?

The Countryside Code

  • Be safe, plan ahead and follow any signs. Take maps/guidebooks.
  • Leave gates and property as you find them.
  • Protect plants and animals and take your litter home.
  • Keep dogs under close control.
  • Consider other people.

Has anyone been prosecuted for fox hunting?

Retired huntsman George Adams (66) was convicted of using a pack hounds to kill the fox on January 1 2016. Also on trial was Falconer John Mease who was found not guilty of any Hunting Act offences and also found not guilty of causing unnecessary cruelty to an animal relating to the hunting of a fox in 2013.

Are hunt’s illegal in the UK?

The Hunting Act 2004 is the law which bans chasing wild mammals with dogs in England and Wales – this basically means that fox hunting, deer hunting, hare hunting, hare coursing and mink hunting are all illegal, as they all are cruel sports based on dogs chasing wild mammals.