Put simply, animal cruelty should have no place in modern, progressive 21st-century Britain. Having spent most of my life living in rural areas, I have witnessed at first hand the brutal reality of hunting with dogs. Contrary to the views of some, that opinion is shared by many rural residents. It is imperative that as lawmakers we address the concerns surrounding trail hunting, particularly in light of the Hunting Act 2004 and the Government’s manifesto commitments. Fox hunting is not a sport; it involves tracking, chasing and killing a fox using hounds and riders on horseback. Drag hunting differs by laying an artificial scent for the hounds to follow without hunting live animals. However, trail hunting uses animal-based scents of traditional quarry like fox urine, leading to concerns that it's a guise for illegal hunting activities under the Hunting Act 2004. There is evidence suggesting that trail hunts often lead to unlawful hunting of foxes and other wild animals, with significant landowner issues and danger to road users. Reports from sources in Cornwall show continued illegal hunting by some packs despite legal restrictions. Major landowners have restricted or banned trail hunting due to concerns over animal welfare and wildlife protection, including the National Trust, Natural Resources Wales, Forestry England, United Utilities, and Lake District national park. The national lead on fox hunting crime has stated that trail hunting is often used as a defence in successful Hunting Act prosecutions.