UK Commons Bans Hunting Trophies of Endangered Animals
The House of Commons has passed the Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill, slamming the door on imports of hunting trophies from endangered species.
Government Fulfils Key Manifesto Promise
The Government backed Henry Smith MP’s Private Member’s Bill, keeping their pledge to protect wildlife. The new law targets trophies from around 6,000 species including lions, elephants, rhinos, and polar bears. It builds on last year’s Ivory Act, which nearly banned all elephant ivory trade in the UK.
Ministers Urge Swift Passage Through Lords
“This is a pivotal moment in delivering one of our key manifesto commitments,” said International Biodiversity Minister Trudy Harrison. “Using an internationally agreed list of species will help reverse global wildlife decline. I look forward to it becoming an Act of Parliament.”
Conservative MP Henry Smith added, “The Commons passing this legislation today marks an important moment in turning our manifesto promise into reality. Our country does not want to be part of a trade in the body parts of endangered species. Today, the Commons sent this message loud and clear.”
More Animal Welfare Laws in the Pipeline
The Government also supports Angela Richardson’s Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Bill, which aims to ban sales and advertising of cruel animal activities overseas.
With these moves, the UK is stepping up as a global leader in animal protection, cracking down hard on the trophy trade and low-welfare practices abroad.
