Statement from Warwickshire Police regarding Public Code of Behaviour for trail hunting

Warwickshire Police has issued a statement regarding its public Code of Conduct for those involved in trail hunting.

Deputy Chief Constable David Gardner said: “The recently released and publicly available Code of Behaviour for trail hunting sets out policing expectations and replaces the historical hunt protocol.

“Where enforcement of the law is required, we have criminal and civil measures at our disposal and will use them where required. Court proceedings are currently active which show this.

“Complaints relating to anti-social behaviour or criminality regarding hunting or use of highways will be passed on to the appropriate specialist team to investigate but in the first instance, anyone wishing to report an incident is asked to call 101 or visit www.warwickshire.police.uk/ro/report.

“We acknowledge the strength of feeling from all parties and commit to continue to update as the trail hunting season progresses.”

The Code of Behaviour can be read in full at: 2024/25 guidance for lawful hunt and lawful protest activities | Warwickshire Police