Animal group drums up support in Rhyl against withdrawal of hunting ban

Feb 10 2010 by Ian Hughes, Denbigh Visitor

A NORTH Wales animal welfare group has amassed over 10,300 signatures against a repeal of the hunting ban.

Over the weekend campaigners from Wales Against Animal Cruelty (WAAC) took 300 signatures in Rhyl and they expect the figure to rocket in the coming weeks. They plan to leaflet every village door between now and the general election in May.

Judi Hewitt, group leader, also commended the efforts of local politicians: “We would like to thank Chris Ruane for his unstinting support for our ant-hunt campaign. And I would also like to thank him for his personal letter to me, stating that he will continue to do his utmost to ensure the ban continues and is properly enforced.”

She added that she will be keeping up the pressure on Mr Ruane to ensure that he will keep his word should he win another term in office.

“WAAC will continue to fight to close loopholes in the hunting act. We have already written to Hilary Benn with a number of suggestions that would put a stop to extremist hunts who think they are above the law.”