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HSA news release 16th Sept 2004
One Days Violence Outside Parliament, Another 18 Months in the Hunting Fields?
The violent scenes from pro-hunt protestors outside Parliament yesterday are just a small sample of the violence that will be inflicted on wildlife in the countryside and members of the Hunt Saboteurs Association (HSA). Members of the HSA saving animals' lives with non-violent direct action have been subjected to constant violent attacks over the last 40 years and 2 hunt saboteurs have died.
Nathan Brown, speaking on behalf of the HSA said "The scenes we saw outside Parliament today are nothing new - typical of the scenes our members are faced with when they protest in the countryside. Maybe now people will believe what we have been saying for the last 40 years.
By putting off implementation of a ban for 18 months to appease foxhunters, the government are legitimising continued violence against animals and anyone who speaks out against it. Hunt saboteurs have been beaten with a variety of weapons, suffered arson attacks, their pets being killed, ridden down by horses and driven over by quad bikes and 4x4 vehicles. Two hunt saboteurs went out to save lives but never returned and our greatest fear is that they will not be the last."
The only saving grace of the delay in the implementation is that deer and hare hunting will face immediate bans after the Parliament Act is used to enact the law. However, it is difficult to understand why fox hunters have been given this reprieve. The cruelty is still the same.
Notes for editors:
- Mike Hill died on 9 February 1991 whilst sabotaging the Cheshire Beagles hare hunt.
- Tom Worby died on 3 April 1993 at the Cambridgeshire Hunt
- Nobody has faced charges for either of their deaths
- Steve Christmas narrowly escaped death with life changing injuries in Sept 2000
- A report "1979-1999 Two Decades of Hunt Violence" details convictions against hunt supporters in that period is available in our library
- A snapshot of violence in the first few months of the 1997 season is available
- Some images of hunt violence can be viewed in our gallery. More still and video images can be made available
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<p><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua,Garland,Times New Roman,Times Roman;">The violent scenes from pro-hunt protestors outside Parliament yesterday are just a small sample of the violence that will be inflicted on wildlife in the countryside and members of the Hunt Saboteurs Association (HSA). Members of the HSA saving animals' lives with non-violent direct action have been subjected to constant violent attacks over the last 40 years and 2 hunt saboteurs have died. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua,Garland,Times New Roman,Times Roman;">Nathan Brown, speaking on behalf of the HSA said "The scenes we saw outside Parliament today are nothing new - typical of the scenes our members are faced with when they protest in the countryside. Maybe now people will believe what we have been saying for the last 40 years.
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From the archives...
HSA News Release 24th October 2009
Hunt Saboteurs run over by hunt quad bike
Two hunt saboteurs have been run down and injured by a quad bike, driven by a member of the Tedworth hunt, in Wiltshire.
The hunt saboteurs were parked up in a narrow lane watching the hunt when a quad bike, driven by the hunts terrierman, accelerated towards them. Despite there not being enough room to pass their landrover and with absolutely no regard for the two people who were standing at the side of the vehicle, the quad drove at them. The driver shouted to "get out the fucking way!". There was no time and nowhere for the hunt sabs to go. The quad drove at speed knocking down two men and driving over the upper arm of one of them. The quad sped off. It was a deliberate act which could have been avoided. Both men suffered cuts and bruises and one has suspected fractured ribs.
The sabs called 999 and reported the incident to the police. The hunt - complete with quad - came back past about 10 minutes later. The riders were recklessly riding very close to people. The quad driver threatened one of the sabs he'd just run over and said "you and me, down a quiet lane - then we'll see....".
Lee Moon, Press Officer for the Hunt Saboteurs Association said: It’s business as usual in the countryside. The hunts continue to illegally kill wildlife and act with violence towards anyone who tries to stop them. In election year, with the Tories promising to repeal the Hunting act, we feel it is important for the British public to know what type of people these are - willing to illegally harm people and wildlife in pursuit of their own pleasure.
For more information please contact Lee Moon on 07774 279 133
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