Wales is set to become the first country in the UK to see a complete ban on snares. On Tuesday, Members of the Senedd voted on banning the traps which is a long piece of wire with a loop at the end often used to trap and capture animals.
Leading animal welfare charity, the League Against Cruel Sports, has praised MSs in Wales, saying that the decision was a "crucial vote" on snaring. The vote to ban snares was part of the stage three debate on the Agriculture (Wales) Bill, during which amendments designed to water down the snares ban were rejected.
As early as next week, the legislative process will move on to the fourth and final stage, in which the Senedd is expected to ratify the bill, subject to King Charles III's consent. It follows after a five year campaign by League Against Cruel Sports.
