New law passed to crackdown on hare coursing and illegal encampments

New powers to tackle hare coursing and illegal encampments were enshrined in law last week, after the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act was given Royal Assent.

Abi Kay
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New law passed to crackdown on hare coursing and illegal encampments

New powers to tackle hare coursing and illegal encampments were enshrined in law last week, after the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act was given Royal Assent. The legislation will help to deter...

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