AD's manifesto to give prominence to hunting issues
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Alternattiva Demokratika’s electoral manifesto will give prominence to hunting issues.
Chairman Michael Briguglio told a news conference this morning that animal welfare legislation should also apply to hunting, since this was another form of animal cruelty.
“Spring hunting should be prohibited once and for all, in line with EU legislation. Our electoral manifesto will have this written down black on white. Unlike other political parties we are not trying to please the hunting lobby with untenable promises,” he said.
Dr Briguglio said AD also opposed trespassing into third party property by hunters.
Spokesman for animal welfare and agriculture Simon Galea said that a requisite for rabbit hunting and bird trapping licences was proof of ownership or approval by owner for use of land where such activities were to be held.
“Unfortunately this condition does not exist for bird hunting licences. As a result a number of bird hunters trespass into third party property, provoking conflicts and unnecessary incidents,” he said.
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Fabian Borg
Nov 25th 2012, 19:36
Does Dr.Brigulio know that we can go shoot in the UK in Spring due to the fact that the UK uses derogations as shown in the EU Law.
Please stop quoting the EU legislation incorrectly.
Also many hunters practice hunting in their own property or in neighbouring properties in agreement with their neighbours who do the same. This while respecting the crops and infrastucture of the property.
Sylvana Zarb Darmanin
Nov 25th 2012, 13:16
Pippo Demarco, the UK Liberals did at least make it to Parliament as opposed to AD who have never succeeded to even win ONE Seat in Parliament!! So where exactly is the comparison??!! As for your "disenchanted PN and PL voters", they may well vote AD!! Everybody knows that all those who have declared themselves against hunting, whether AD, MEP elections etc. all garnered a handful of votes!!
Robert Sultana
Nov 25th 2012, 10:12
How can I ever believe that AD is democratic when they want to take away the rights of any minority group which does not take their fancy ?
Andre` Vella
Nov 25th 2012, 12:45
Hunting is not a right. It is a luxury
Robert Sultana
Nov 25th 2012, 17:46
Up till now it's still perfectly legal and above board, same as other 'luxuries' such as fishing,boating,car racing,camping,rambling,pigeon racing etc., Andre Vella !
A. Borg
Nov 24th 2012, 16:57
If same applies to illegal boathouses in Armier, Ghadira and other places I will be the first one to vote to A.D.
Saviour Sam Agius
Nov 24th 2012, 18:30
AD is very openly against those as well.
Warren Schembri
Nov 24th 2012, 16:35
il kacca hija hobby li hafna kaccaturi ghandhom, u li hafna kaccaturi jitbedu mil vizji tax xorb u drogi. dal gvern qed jghidihom tohorgux ghal kacca imma mmoru inqerdu ghax il hobby ghal qalbkhom ha naqtahulkhom. bhal min ghandu id delizju tas sajd ukoll qed jaqtaw u jaraw xha jivintaw biex hafna deletanti sajida jispicaw bla hobby.
George Joseph Cauchi
Nov 24th 2012, 18:29
Birds are the not the property of Hunters. They are there in our natural surroundings to be enjoyed by all.
Maria Williams
Nov 24th 2012, 22:06
Do you mean to say that the only choice is to be a hunter or a drug addict or an alcoholic? What about all the people who hate hunting but do NOT abuse drugs and alcohol? I'm afraid I do not find your argument very convincing unless you are implying that hunters are weaker and have less self control than the rest of the population.In that case you may be right!
Dave Alan Caruana
Nov 26th 2012, 07:22
Hemm hobbies ohra relatati per ezempju sparar fuq il-plattini, shooting range li ma jinvolvux mohqrija tal-annimali.
Brian Grech
Nov 24th 2012, 16:09
There is nothing new from the pro hunters, that's for sure, some people ought to live a life!!!
anthony sultana
Nov 24th 2012, 15:45
AD we like to hear more new proposals from you, because that's what I say it's a change for the future.Let them panic, they will get use to it.Eventually birds killing will stop soon no matter who will be in government,because Germany and the CABS are the leaders of the EU.ha ha ha ha.....................................
Mr Anthony Formosa
Nov 24th 2012, 17:10
Germany and the CABS are the leaders of the EU.ha ha ha ha.....................................
And FKNK is our leader hahahahahahahahahahaha
C Borg
Nov 24th 2012, 19:27
Germany is leader of the EU
Germans practice hunting in the EU and no one will ban them because they are leaders
Since Malta is in the EU, Maltese hunters will enjoy same rights as their German counterparts.
Great comment anthony sultana ha ha ha ha..................
Pippo de Marco
Nov 24th 2012, 23:43
@ C Borg,
Your powers of logic are truly remarkable - Have you ever considered a career in politics ?
If you haven't, then don't .... the hunters need your talents far more than the nation does.
C Cassar
Nov 25th 2012, 02:30
The Maltese WILL NOT enjoy the same hunting rights as those in Germany because Malta is the most densely populated country in Europe and is a small island. Therefore, any kind of areila hunting is unsustainable. Germany enjoys thousands of square kilometers of forests, lakes and wildernerness where migrating birds can rest in peace. Malta has no such environment, so cannot be compared whatsoever.
Anthony A. Mifsud
Nov 24th 2012, 15:23
AD you think you are my vote? Halluna u dahqux iktar nies mella issa aktat u aktar se tukom il vote
You are better off playing with the traffic tas Sliema
Ninu
Andre` Vella
Nov 25th 2012, 12:47
AD was never in a position to get your vote in the first place.
Mr Joe Camilleri
Nov 24th 2012, 15:12
If hunting is another form of animal cruelty, then why does AD agree with Autumn hunting ???
No wonder AD always garnish a handfull of votes because they do not know what they are saying.
They do not even know that birds travel North during spring.
J. Vella
Nov 24th 2012, 14:57
Dr Briguglio said AD also opposed trespassing into third party property by hunters.
What about other trespassers as hikers, birdlife activist , and those who do not have any fields but still think that other people fields are theirs!
Still AD are still years behing their green parties in europe! They never mention how they are going to improve economy and increase tourism!
Sylvana Zarb Darmanin
Nov 24th 2012, 14:55
This is nothing new coming from AD, they have been stating this for a long, long time! And look where it has got them: never making it to Parliament!! Actually I know of people who agree on other issues coming from AD but would not vote for them because of the hunting issue. Carry on like this AD!!!
Pippo de Marco
Nov 24th 2012, 19:09
The UK Liberals didn't have a realistic chance of forming a Government, yet they are now making UK law via an unholy coalition with the Conservatives.
I know plenty of disenchanted PN and PL voters who would be willing to switch their allegiance to whichever of the major parties declared that they would implement of total ban on hunting and privately-owned firearms.
Only a fool says Never.
joe muscat
Nov 24th 2012, 14:29
Nothing new , that`s why you never manage to exceed 4000 votes....as we say Hanqa ta` hmar qatt ma telghet is-sema
Brian Grech
Nov 24th 2012, 14:43
It is difficult to attract votes when you aren't hunting for them!!Ara min jilaq dak igibhom il-voti......
Stefan Micallef
Nov 25th 2012, 10:02
SO this ain't hunting votes right?
Rita Simpson
Nov 24th 2012, 14:04
I am in total agreement with the AD policy, and it's high time the general public whoever they are got used to the idea that people do care. The only way forward is to VOTE and prove you care, so putting a stop to all the terrible practices written about in this paper. Hunting is not a sport, it is murder. Get a CONSCIENCE..
J Scicluna
Nov 24th 2012, 13:15
Alternattiva Demokratika???
Where is democracy...by not giving the Maltese hunters and trappers the same rights that there european counterparts are having???
Hypocrytes.
Andre` Vella
Nov 25th 2012, 12:49
Just like driving without a seatbelt is not a right, neither is hunting or owning a boathouse in Armier. These are not rights
J Scicluna
Nov 24th 2012, 13:10
This 'party' is going deeper in political trash.
So AD will not give the same rights of european hunters to there fellow country men...clear as crystal.
Richard Caruana
Nov 24th 2012, 12:26
As if any body cares!
Maria Williams
Nov 24th 2012, 22:14
I care Mr Caruana! I do not want to see birds shot out of the sky to satisfy somebody's bloodlust . These birds do not belong to any one person or group of people who selfishly deprive others from enjoying what is part of our communal natural heritage.
D Borg
Nov 24th 2012, 12:21
Anyone against the blatant annual hunting abuses should see through the hollow words of the PNPL and their appeasment to the hunting lobby.
The only way that our sorry crop of politicians ever learn is simply by our vote.
A strong vote for AD will finally get the main parties to their senses on the long drawn out abuse.
Andy Farrugia
Nov 24th 2012, 13:10
This is probably the only issue with which I am in full agreement with AD. However, there are far too many other issues - which concern the lives of human beings - that have convinced me that AD are an extremist intolerant party which poses a dangerous, serious and existential threat.
Joe Sultana
Nov 24th 2012, 14:34
just seen a pig fly past my window
D Borg
Nov 24th 2012, 17:32
@ farrugia
AD intollerant & dangerous?
For those who blatantly abuse and run roughshod over basic fellow citizens' rights - yeah sure!
Richard wWoolley
Nov 25th 2012, 01:14
Mr Faruggia, existential ? Are you sure?
Mr Anthony Formosa
Nov 24th 2012, 12:17
Another AD fiasco, hope you'll exceed your 4000 votes this time.
1) Hunters pay license and taxes like every citizen to practice their sport in designated areas.
2) It is the third party that should not trespass on hunter's private land.
3) If this is a matter of animal cruelty, why only in spring?
4) Is abortion also an animal cruelty for AD?
C Cassar
Nov 24th 2012, 13:21
Hunters slaughter wildlife which isn't their property
Hunters block public rights of way illegally
All hunting should be banned as most Maltese agree with this
What has abortion got to do with this subject? Typical Hunter cornered with no valid answer
J. Vella
Nov 24th 2012, 15:01
All hunting should be banned as most Maltese agree with this
Mr Cassar can you tell me how did you make this sum? Well if you have no fields go at ta Qali or other public parks such as kennedy groove! Dont go in others property. and before you say the hunters block public property check with lands dept. If their is any illeglities inform them so they take action.
anthony sultana
Nov 24th 2012, 11:40
Yes in Gozo lots of people stop growing fruits and vegetables, because the birds and rabbit killers, I am one of them,they make lots of damage to the crops and fruit trees, while they are looking for quails, woodcocks, and other excusses,plus they take some fruits and vegetables at home,I had seen it happen with my eyes.AD voice in parlament means more peace of mind in the countryside.
C Borg
Nov 24th 2012, 13:26
So that's why the economy in Gozo did not grow.
Just amazing!
Ramon Cassaro
Nov 24th 2012, 14:46
@ anthony sultana,
Mr.sultana ,you really make me laugh with your comments,thank God that there are people like you,you really make my day ,keep it up, LLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL.
Mark Brincat
Nov 24th 2012, 11:37
Why bother? You won't get more than 1.2-1.5%
Godfrey Bartolo
Nov 24th 2012, 11:27
that`s why you never get a seat in parliament as AD things that every 1 is against hunters and with this move they mite win some of them , Let every 1 live his life ....... AD have no credibility , first they go on full speed against Tonio Borg and after he pass the test they go and shake hands , ippokriti ...
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