A bill to ban fox hunting in Northern Ireland has been proposed.
South Antrim Alliance MLA John Blair has unveiled his plans to bring the Private Member’s Bill to outlaw hunting with dogs.
He will table the bill in the New Year which will outlaw hunts from pursuing foxes, hares and deer and also prevent people setting dogs on wildlife.
The South Antrim MLA is chair of the Assembly’s all-party group on animal welfare.
The people of Northern Ireland have strongly voiced their disgust at the barbaric practice of hunting.
Mr Blair said he is committed to reforming the legislation.
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