Ban on hunting trophies a step nearer
The Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill passed its Second Reading in the House of Lords on 16th June, and will now progress to a Committee of the Whole House.
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Ban on hunting trophy imports a step closer
The Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill, tabled by Crawley MP Henry Smith, moved a step closer to becoming law when it received its Third Reading in the House of Commons today.
Born free goes Beyond Trophy Hunting
Born Free hosted a public discussion to explore innovative and humane alternatives to trophy hunting, at London’s iconic Royal Geographical Society.
Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition Bill) completes 2nd reading in Parliament
Henry Smith MP's Private Members Bill calling for a ban on the import of wild animal trophies completed its 2nd reading in the House of Commons.
Trophy hunting – a Zimbabwean’s view
Born Free’s Head of Policy, Dr Mark Jones chats to Nomusa Dube, founder of the Zimbabwe Elephant Foundation, dedicated to helping communities co-exist with wildlife.
Ask your MP to get the ban done
Our Head of Policy, Dr Mark Jones, urges the UK government to make good on their promise to ban trophy hunting imports and set a precedent for other countries to follow.
Why we need to move beyond trophy hunting
Born Free’s Head of Policy, Dr Mark Jones, explains why it’s time to find viable alternatives to trophy hunting, which protect wildlife AND communities alike.
Banning trophy hunting for animal welfare, conservation and communities
Born Free's latest initiative targets the EU trophy hunting market.
Global NGOs call for a ban on hunting trophy imports
Born Free alongside 136 civil society organisations around the world call for a ban on trophy hunting to protect threatened wildlife.
Can Cecil’s death inspire a future of coexistence?
Seven years ago today, Cecil was brutally murdered by trophy hunters, but can his death inspire a future of coexistence between humans and wildlife?