HL Deb 27 October 2004 vol 665 c1337

(1) Individual registration is subject to the conditions specified in this section.

(2) The first condition is that in the course of hunting carried out in reliance on the registration reasonable steps are taken to ensure—

  1. (a) that any wild mammal injured or captured is killed quickly and humanely,
  2. (b) that any wild mammal shot in accordance with paragraph (a) is shot by a competent person, and
  3. (c) that hunting is carried out on land only with the prior permission of the occupier of the land or, in the case of unoccupied land, a person to whom it belongs.

(3) The second condition is that any inspector appointed by a prescribed animal welfare body is permitted on request to accompany the registered individual for the purpose of inspecting hunting carried on in reliance on the registration.

(4) The third condition is that there is insurance in place in respect of loss or damage caused to persons other than the registered individual in the course of hunting carried on in reliance on the registration.

(5) The fourth condition is that where the registered individual hunts in reliance on the registration not more than two other individuals (whether registered or not) participate in the hunting."

After Clause 5, insert the following new clause—