…cottish political editor. "The amendment would not ban hunting but it would force ministers to take on the issue themselves and introduce new, unspecified, measures to prevent cruelty to wild animals."…

Kirsty Scott. A bill to ban mounted fox hunting in Scotland, the first part of the UK to prohibit the practice, is expected to become law some time next year.

The MSP attempting to ban hunting with hounds in Scotland claims the successful vote in the House of Commons has "assisted" his campaign.

The Scottish Countryside Alliance plans to demonstrate outside the conference venue in Glasgow to protest about moves to ban fox hunting.

Elizabeth Quigley, Scotland political correspondent. Examination of the concerns associated with the Hunting Bill.

A decision by the Scottish Parliament on whether to ban fox hunting is delayed because of the foot-and-mouth crisis.

Plans to ban fox-hunting in Scotland fail are branded too wide-ranging and unworkable by a parliamentary committee. Includes audio clip.

The MSP behind the bill to ban fox hunting in Scotland says he will be supported in parliament, despite a rejection in committee. Includes Video clip.

A challenge by the Scottish Countryside Alliance against a new law banning hunting with hounds is rejected.

A ban on hunting with dogs threatens the traditional way of life in the countryside, the Court of Session in Edinburgh is told.

Hamish MacDonell. Discusses the problems of enforcement, compensation and the bill as amended, as hunting itself was not made illegal.

Supporters of hunting with hounds threaten court action as the Scottish Parliament votes for a ban. Video link.

The current Bill appears not to outlaw Scotland's 10 traditional mounted hunts.

Edward Black. More than 200 riders and over a thousand supporters attended the meet of the Duke of Buccleuch's Hunt at Ettrick Forest. The next meet will be held in the courts.…

Rural Affairs Minister Ross Finnie announces that hunting with dogs will become illegal in Scotland on 1 August. The Scottish Countryside Alliance is launching a legal challenge.

Lord Watson, the Labour MSP responsible for making fox hunting illegal in Scotland, wished he had "never started the ban" in the first place, it was claimed last night.

…r of his wish that he had never started the bill to ban fox hunting in Scotland.…

Boxing Day hunts were held in Scotland despite Mike Watson's law, while LACS held its biggest protest in Winslow, England. Actress Annette Crosbie, the new president of the League, said: "Protesting is unfortunate, but reason and logic doesn't get you anywhere.&quo…

… Workers who went to court in an attempt to have the ban on hunting with hounds in Scotland overturned were told yesterday that their challenge, based on Articles Eight, Nine and Ten of the ECHR, was unsuccessful.…

…tt and Anne Perkins. Analysis of the status of the proposed hunting Bill in the UK subsequent to the Scotland Bill being passed, including Prescott's claims that the credibility of the Labour party is at stake.…