With regard to the hunting ban, surely it is possible to design a muzzle that would allow the hounds to fulfil all their functions except that of tearing the fox to pieces?
One official police observer armed with a tranquilliser gun could ride with the hunt to ensure that the fox is only put to sleep. The emotive question of what is then to be done with it would be removed from the hunt and be decided by some veterinary body, according to the requirements of the countryside.
Those hunters who claim not to be there for the kill could continue with their sport. The remainder could volunteer to police the streets of Baghdad (without their horses).
Of course, the dogs would be somewhat frustrated, but at least they would survive, as would all those jobs that depend on hunting.
