UKIP now UK's 3rd. party.

[bob.243 10,018]

. http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=ukip&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&ved=0CEMQqQIwAQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.sky.com%2Fstory%2F1026043%2Fukip-now-the-uks-third-largest-party&ei=c_bNULGRCY3s0gWRwYDoAg&usg=AFQjCNGxhy3VR7yOz5vHQ_MIYZCcEZpUCw&bvm=bv.1355325884,d.d2k

[Pedwar 320]

Are the British public finally waking up

[Waz 4,303]

HUNTING

 

As regards hunting, the issues centre around problems caused by the indiscriminate killing of livestock such as lambs and chickens (and sometimes domestic pets) by foxes and the need to control such behaviour in as humane a manner as possible.

The Hunting Act 2004, which came into force in 2006, made the hunting of all mammals with dogs illegal. It also included a ban on hare-coursing.

UKIP feels this Act is very badly drafted, riddled with anomalies and extremely difficult to police and enforce. It has been a practical failure. We note that the hunting debate in Parliament took considerably more time than parliamentary approval for the Iraq war – which is indicative of the passions aroused on both sides.

 

However, consistent with our clear localist agenda, UKIP will not support a blanket overturning of the ban in UK law as some other parties will, but allow the issue to be debated and developed at the local, county level. UKIP believes that this is a matter best decided at the local level by local communities, balancing animal welfare and freedom issues. UKIP will therefore allow county-based referenda to overturn the ban within county boundaries on the basis of a simple majority. Where hunts cross county boundaries, co-terminus referenda could be promoted.

http://www.ukip.org/...are-ukip-policy

Edited December 16, 2012 by GD Waz

[paulus 26]

HUNTING

 

As regards hunting, the issues centre around problems caused by the indiscriminate killing of livestock such as lambs and chickens (and sometimes domestic pets) by foxes and the need to control such behaviour in as humane a manner as possible.

The Hunting Act 2004, which came into force in 2006, made the hunting of all mammals with dogs illegal. It also included a ban on hare-coursing.

UKIP feels this Act is very badly drafted, riddled with anomalies and extremely difficult to police and enforce. It has been a practical failure. We note that the hunting debate in Parliament took considerably more time than parliamentary approval for the Iraq war – which is indicative of the passions aroused on both sides.

 

However, consistent with our clear localist agenda, UKIP will not support a blanket overturning of the ban in UK law as some other parties will, but allow the issue to be debated and developed at the local, county level. UKIP believes that this is a matter best decided at the local level by local communities, balancing animal welfare and freedom issues. UKIP will therefore allow county-based referenda to overturn the ban within county boundaries on the basis of a simple majority. Where hunts cross county boundaries, co-terminus referenda could be promoted.

http://www.ukip.org/...are-ukip-policy

well done they got the date wrong the ban was introduced in 2005 (18th of february) and wrong with (made the hunting of all mammals with dogs illegal) if any party is going to issue a statement aimed at specific people they should take the time to make it factual

[neems 2,406]

HUNTING

 

As regards hunting, the issues centre around problems caused by the indiscriminate killing of livestock such as lambs and chickens (and sometimes domestic pets) by foxes and the need to control such behaviour in as humane a manner as possible.

The Hunting Act 2004, which came into force in 2006, made the hunting of all mammals with dogs illegal. It also included a ban on hare-coursing.

UKIP feels this Act is very badly drafted, riddled with anomalies and extremely difficult to police and enforce. It has been a practical failure. We note that the hunting debate in Parliament took considerably more time than parliamentary approval for the Iraq war – which is indicative of the passions aroused on both sides.

 

However, consistent with our clear localist agenda, UKIP will not support a blanket overturning of the ban in UK law as some other parties will, but allow the issue to be debated and developed at the local, county level. UKIP believes that this is a matter best decided at the local level by local communities, balancing animal welfare and freedom issues. UKIP will therefore allow county-based referenda to overturn the ban within county boundaries on the basis of a simple majority. Where hunts cross county boundaries, co-terminus referenda could be promoted.

http://www.ukip.org/...are-ukip-policy

 

all hunters/pro-hunting people could just move somewhere up north and hunt in peace.

 

 

I'd definitely move counties if it meant i could hunt and use my vote to help preserve hunting there.

[scothunter 12,609]

agree paulus,but rather few wee mistakes in a manifesto,rather than just downright f*****g lies that the other parties print in thier bullshit party policies.

[The Seeker 3,048]

Has ANY party got the balls to overturn the hunting ban? Sadly I think not....

 

The more time goes by the less people have the stomach for repealing the act