They should've known a lot better. Jesus Christ, former intelligence agency chiefs hunt ffs, they're connected to f**k. They should be able to handle basic levels of security...
....including asking the question "is this even necessary?". What did they achieve? Were they actually contributing to the protection of hunting by educating the lads and lasses on the ground taking the risks? Of course not, because they know exactly how to play the game these days.
That video got out and caused more actual damage than anything since the ban. A court ruling won't make a f**k of positive diffe