Conservation Experts Call for an Amendment to Hunting Trophies Bill
In a letter to PM Rishi Sunak, 163 conservation scientists have called for a “Conservation Amendment” to the UK’s trophy hunting (import prohibition) Bill. Rather than a blanket approach, banning all hunting imports, they call for an amendment where hunting trophies are only permitted if they demonstrate clear benefits to both conservation and local livelihoods. Such an amendment would tackle harmful trophy hunting without undermining it where it is important for conservation.
Read the full letter below: