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Closed Amend the 2004 Hunting Act to include a minimum age requirement for hunt riders.

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A child witnessing a fox killed by hounds during trail hunting has a psychological impact. It can be detrimental to their mental health and wellbeing.

A minimum age of 16 years old for riders with trail hunts is required. The accidental but brutal killing of an animal should never be witnessed by a minor.

Trail hunts can kill foxes. Regardless of whether a hunt chases and kills foxes intentionally or by accident, this is no place for a child. Children as young as 5 or 6 ride out on hunts. They are innocent and unaware of the intent of the hounds should they get on the scent of a fox. To witness such a violent act at a young age could normalise abusive behaviour and create an acceptance of animal cruelty.

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