Enforce the ban The hunting season has just begun and while in an ideal world this would mean hunts are preparing for a season of trail and drag hunting we know in many cases the reality is very different.

Wild animals will suffer in their masses as some hunts take to the field hunting as they traditionally did before the Hunting Act came into force.

However, those who put two fingers up to the law will be brought to justice, as the figures testify. There is an average of one conviction under the Hunting Act every fortnight and with around 140 prosecutions under the Act the law is most certainly working.

Our professional observers will be out in force this season, monitoring the activities of hunts which are believed to be breaking the law and breaching legislation. In order to be more efficient we need information as to where hunts are hunting. The cases working their way through the courts show how effective our observers can be.

If readers have meet cards or any of the above information and, like the 75 per cent of people who oppose hunting, we would urge them to pass this on so we can assist the police in enforcing the law. Our Hunt Crimewatch number is 01483 524250.

Douglas Batchelor Chief Executive, League Against Cruel Sports, Godalming Surre The hunting season has just begun and while in an ideal world this would mean hunts are preparing for a season of trail and drag hunting we know in many cases the reality is very different.

Wild animals will suffer in their masses as some hunts take to the field hunting as they traditionally did before the Hunting Act came into force.

However, those who put two fingers up to the law will be brought to justice, as the figures testify. There is an average of one conviction under the Hunting Act every fortnight and with around 140 prosecutions under the Act the law is most certainly working.

Our professional observers will be out in force this season, monitoring the activities of hunts which are believed to be breaking the law and breaching legislation. In order to be more efficient we need information as to where hunts are hunting. The cases working their way through the courts show how effective our observers can be.

If readers have meet cards or any of the above information and, like the 75 per cent of people who oppose hunting, we would urge them to pass this on so we can assist the police in enforcing the law. Our Hunt Crimewatch number is 01483 524250.

Douglas Batchelor, Chief Executive, League Against Cruel Sports, Godalming, Surrey.