Hare coursing club claims 'perception of bias' by ministers in challenge to Covid restrictions

When the Government announced its latest round of restrictions, coursing was delisted, leading to the cancellation of pre-planned events.

Coursing events had been allowed to take place during the run-up to Christmas, due to its inclusion on a Government-approved list of permitted sports. File photo: Niall Carson/PA

The body that regulates hare coursing has brought a High Court challenge against the Government's failure to include it in a list of activities allowed to operate during the current Covid-19 restrictions.

Coursing events had been allowed to take place during the run-up to Christmas, due to its inclusion on a Government-approved list of permitted sports.