Tougher sentences to be imposed for those causing accidents but activists dismiss alcohol ban as ‘laughable’

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jan/09/frances-refusal-to-ban-sunday-hunting-angers-anti-hunt-campaigners

Kim Willsherin ParisMon 9 Jan 2023 09.28 EST

The French government has angered anti-hunt campaigners after refusing to ban hunting on Sundays during the season.

Instead, it has declared a ban on drinking alcohol and taking drugs while hunting, a move activists say is unenforceable, and will set up a voluntary application for hunters to indicate where they are active.

Bérangère Couillard, the ecology minister, said hunt organisers would be required to undergo training and there would be tougher sentences for those convicted of causing an accident.

The government bowed to pressure to address hunt safety after a senate inquiry prompted by the death ofMorgan Keane…