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Peter Hain said the government would force nothing through parliament, including a hunting bill, although they need to resolve the issue and end cruelty to animals.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/breakfast_with_frost/3250772.stm
BBC - SSPCA split by foxhunting row
Lady Sara Johnstone resigned as president of the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) over what she called its "increasingly hostile approach" to foxhunting.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/1176995.stm
BBC - Second hunting bill seeks compromise
Former Labour farm minister Lord Donoghue will introduce a bill on Friday to remove hunting's exemption from laws preventing cruelty to wild animals whould could promote the 'Middle Way' solution to the hunting debate under which the sport would continue, but with heavier regulation.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/1207744.stm
BBC: Hunting debate attracts angry demo
The bill was given its second reading by 368 votes to 155, but there was scant support for the proposals from Labour backbenchers who are determined to ignore the principles of utility and cruelty and amend it into a total ban.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/2578151.stm
Scotsman: Hunt Supporter Tells of Arson Attack Threats
Chris Court, PA. Iain Harris, a hunt follower preparing to take legal action against those who accuse him of cruelty, claimed today he had been warned his house and dogs could be "torched", among other threats.
http://news.scotsman.com/latest.cfm?id=2329765
The Observer: Blair's ally defends right to hunt foxes
Kamal Ahmed, political editor. Waheed Alli, millionaire Labour peer and friend of Peter Mandelson, explains why he will break with his party's traditional position this week and declare any ban on hunting to be an illiberal act based on intolerance, rather than a desire to tackle animal cruelty.
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/politics/story/0,6903,1066325,00.html
Guardian Politics: Full text: Commons statement on hunting
"Most people want to see cruelty prevented. They also want farmers, gamekeepers and others who have to manage the land to be able to do so."
http://politics.guardian.co.uk/homeaffairs/story/0,11026,853188,00.html
Association of Masters of Harriers and Beagles (AMHB) and the Masters of Basset Hounds Association (MBHA)
Submission addressing the cruelty and utility of hare hunting.
http://www.amhb.org.uk/truth.html
Reflections of a Globe Trotting Pensioner
Describes the tour made by a local pensioner cycling 17,000 miles in aid of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.
http://www.arthursmemoirs.co.uk
Beauty In A Box
Has a range of cosmetic products ranging from skincare and bodycare to haircare and anti-ageing products. Offers a selection of gifts and cruelty free natural products.
http://www.beautyinabox.co.uk
Beauty Naturals
Offers a collection of cruelty free, natural and organic health and beauty products.
http://www.beautynaturals.com/
Countryside Alliance
Includes sections on the CA's position statement, DEFRA questions of 31st May, cruelty, utility, human rights issues and supplementary evidence in the public domain. [pdf]
http://www.countryside-alliance.org/cfh/020717consultation.pdf
John Webster, Professor of Animal Husbandry
Describes the utility and humanity or cruelty of the killing process for the individual, the quarry species and other wild life. From the School of Veterinary Science at the University of Bristol.
http://www.defra.gov.uk/erdp/pdfs/hunting/hh_2b_webster.pdf
Michael Patchett-Joyce
Explains why the principles of cruelty and least suffering are best applied by local tribunals comprising local lay representatives.
http://www.defra.gov.uk/erdp/pdfs/hunting/hh_3a_patchett_joyce.pdf
David Davies Foxhounds
D Jones, huntsman to the David Davies Foxhounds in Llandinam, Powys, addresses issues of cruelty, utility and implementation.
http://www.defra.gov.uk/erdp/pdfs/hunting/hh_3b_jones.pdf
Stephen Harris, Professor
Dr Kreeger's US research is once again misquoted by Mr Harris to bolster his case for cruelty. School of Biological Sciences, University of Bristol.
http://www.defra.gov.uk/erdp/pdfs/hunting/hh_3b_sharris.pdf
DEFRA - Joint Statement
Statement by Alun Michael, the Countryside Alliance, the CPHA and the Middle Way about the Consultation process including common ground and agreement, exploring issues not covered by the Burns Inquiry, matters of definition, and discussions about issues of cruelty and utility. Public hearings will take place, probably in September.
http://www.defra.gov.uk/erdp/pdfs/statement.pdf
Ethical Wares
Cruelty-free footware, fair trade clothing and accessories, available by mail order.
http://www.ethicalwares.com/
Ethical Wares
Cruelty-free footware, fair trade clothing and accessories, cosmetics and animal care, available by mail order and online.
http://www.ethicalwares.com/
Hastings Animal Concern
Providing advice, articles and news on the cruelty of animals. [Caution: Some images may disturb some visitors]
http://www.geocities.com/animalconcern2001/
Guardian: Government pleads with rebel Labour MPs to back 'tough' compromise hunting bill
Nicholas Watt, political correspondent. Alun Michael argued that the government's would ban the cruelty associated with hunting in all its forms, and be enforceable. Tony Banks claimed the credibility of the government centered on a total ban.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/hunt/Story/0,2763,988539,00.html
Game Conservancy Trust: Cruelty & Utility: Comments on principles and acceptability
Dr Jonathan Reynolds. Discusses the problems with the Government's current position. [html]
http://www.huntfacts.com/CGT-AM-sub.htm
CPHA - Second Submission
IFAW/LACS/RSPCA submission addresses the DEFRA questions of 31st May including cruelty, utility, alternatives and the process of banning and controlling various activities. [pdf]
http://www.league.uk.com/politics/current_situation/CPHA%20Submission.PDF
Ulster Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Provides advice for pet owners, membership details and information about current campaigns.
http://www.marine-media.co.uk/uspca/
Nature Science Update: Hunt hosts conserve wildlife
Field sports can boost conservation according to a new study. The idea that hunting can benefit biodiversity has not been evaluated before, as opposed to its traditional focus on the conflicting issues of cruelty and pest control.
http://www.nature.com/nsu/030527/030527-4.html
Naturewatch
Charity campaigning against animal cruelty. News, campaigns, compassionate shopping guide.
http://www.naturewatch.org/
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
Organisation publicising child protection issues and the prevention of cruelty to children. Provides links to resource materials and volunteer opportunities.
http://www.nspcc.org.uk/
10 Downing Street Newsroom: Hunting with dogs to be judged 'on a case-by-base basis'
Rural Affairs Minister's statement in full. Hunting with dogs will be permitted under the new Hunting Bill on a case-by-case basis provided it satisfies two tests. The 'utility' test involves asking what is necessary to prevent serious damage to livestock, crops and other property, and the 'cruelty' test which involves asking which effective methods of achieving that purpose cause the least suffering.
http://www.number-10.gov.uk/output/page942.asp
Telegraph - Blair Shows His Contempt for Parliament by Banning Hunting
W F Deedes expresses his concern about Parliament being misused, the underlying deceit of the pretence of ending cruelty, the hypocrisy of the timing of the ban, the effect on racing and the strengthening of the British anti-minority image.
http://www.opinion.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/main.jhtml?xml=/opinion/2004/09/16/do1601.xml
Commons - Statement of Government's Way Forward
Announcement of the six-month consultation period for the new Bill, which is to focus on the principles of cruelty and utility.
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200102/cmhansrd/vo020321/debtext/20321-12.htm#20321-12_head0
CPHA: Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
The RSPCA is against hunting, shooting, coursing, snaring and any use of animals in other countries. No position on angling, falconry and terrier work. Includes campaigns, pet care, membership and jobs plus a link to their mini-site about hunting.
http://www.rspca.org.uk/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=RSPCA/Campaigns/FoxHuntingCampaign
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: Rehoming
Information about how to contact local branches to adopt pets, including a clickable map directory.
http://www.rspca.org.uk/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=RSPCA/Rehoming/Rehoming
RSPCA Havering Branch
Dedicated to the welfare and protection from cruelty of all animals and pets within Havering. Information about what we do, how you can help and what the RSPCA is trying to achieve.
http://www.rspcahavering.4t.com/
Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
The Scottish SPCA is the oldest and largest animal welfare charity in Scotland, offering inspectorate and animal welfare centres covering the whole of Scotland. Not associated with the RSPCA animal rights charity.
http://www.scottishspca.org/
San Francisco Chronicle: Murmurs of class war as Britain hounds fox hunters - Bid to mimic Scottish ban's a flashpoint issue
Michael Pilgrim, Chronicle Foreign Service. The issue reveals schisms between economic classes and town and countryside that date back centuries: arguments in Scotland about banning English influence, and arguments in England about the relative cruelty of different fox-control methods. California, USA.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2002/09/21/MN183550.DTL
Sky News: Blair's hunting defeat
Alun Michael suggested an outright ban would prove unworkable and insisted the Government's alternative would be the best way of preventing animal cruelty.
http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30100-1095502,00.html
St. Pauls Chambers
Specialist teams advising in crime, fraud, health and safety, trading standards, family, civil, immigration and animal cruelty cases. Members profiles and contact details.
http://www.stpaulschambers.com/
Telegraph - Hunting cruelty Bill may prevent full ban
Charles Clover and Andrew Sparrow.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=%2Fnews%2F2001%2F03%2F08%2Fnhunt08.xml
Telegraph - Burns backs Lords hunting compromise
Michael Kallenbach and Rachel Sylvester. Lord Burns, who chaired the Government's inquiry into foxhunting, yesterday supported Lord Donoughue's Wild Mammals (Protection) (Amendment) Bill to outlaw cruelty to animals.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=%2Fnews%2F2001%2F03%2F10%2Fnhunt10.xml
Telegraph: Coursing to be dropped from hunt ban plans
Charles Clover, environment editor. Alun Michael, the rural affairs minister, issues a new consultation document seeking further definition of the key concepts of "cruelty" and "utility".
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=%2Fnews%2F2002%2F06%2F07%2Fnhunt07.xml
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