Public perceptions of hunting
A majority of British people aged 15+ said sports where animals are set on other animals to fight or kill them should not be made legal again, when asked about fox hunting (76%); deer hunting (81%); hare hunting and coursing (83%); dog fighting (97%); and badger baiting (91%). Detailed data tables showing the results broken down by demographic groups can be found here.
The poll was commissioned by the League Against Cruel Sports, RSPCA and IFAW. Their press release on this poll can be found at: http://www.league.org.uk/news/1097/-Boxing-Day-Not-Foxing-Day
Technical note: Ipsos interviewed a nationally representative quota sample of 1,943 adults in Great Britain aged 15+. Interviews were carried out face-to-face, in home, using CAPI (Computer Aided Personal Interviewing Laptops), as part of the Ipsos Omnibus (Capibus). Fieldwork was conducted between 28 September - 10 October 2012. The results have been weighted to reflect the known profile of the adult population.
Respondents were asked the following question:
"Now a question about sports where animals are set on other animals to fight or kill them. These activities are currently illegal in the United Kingdom.For each one I read out, please tell me whether you think it should or should not be made legal again. Just read out the letter that applies in each case." SHOWCARD
Yes, should be made legal again
No, should not be made legal again
Don’t Know
Fox Hunting; Deer Hunting; Hare Hunting and Coursing; Dog fighting; Badger baiting.
The order respondents were asked about each activity was rotated.
