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Tougher sentencing and improved powers introduced under the Police Crime Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 to tackle the cruel practice of chasing hares with dogs

Tough measures to tackle hare coursing come into force today, with anyone caught participating in the crime now facing an unlimited fine and 6 months in prison.

Police and the authorities have been given new powers to crack down on illegal encampments and hare coursing on private land in England. Following years

Six men have been arrested on suspicion of hare coursing following a dangerous high-speed pursuit in Wiltshire, police have said.

As the Government announces plans to strengthen hare coursing penalties, North Swindons MP has thrown his full weight of support behind them.

As the Government announces plans to strengthen hare coursing penalties, North Swindons MP has thrown his full weight of support behind them.

North Yorkshire’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner is welcoming the Government’s decision to act on calls to tackle illegal hare poaching gangs, after many years of campaigning.

Government to introduce tougher sentencing and improved police powers to tackle the cruel practice of chasing hares with dogs.

Tough new proposals to tackle hare coursing have been unveiled following sustained lobbying by farming unions and rural organisations.