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The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
A handful of unelected peers thwart progress of UK hunting trophy import ban
Efforts to progress a Bill to prohibit the import of hunting trophies from threatened and protected species were thwarted in the House of Lords on 12th September by a few Members who cynically used parliamentary procedure to their advantage.
Hunting Trophy Import Ban nears critical stage in Parliament
Born Free is urging supporters to support the bill one last time by writing to Rishi Sunak and Lord True.
Hunting trophies – get the ban done
Head of Policy, veterinarian Mark Jones, explains why the UK's Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill represents an important opportunity for the UK to play its part in bringing trophy hunting to an end.
The impacts of trophy hunting on conservation and animal welfare
New article by Born Free’s Head of Policy, Dr Mark Jones highlights the damage caused to individual animals, their social groups and the wider ecology.
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.
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.