[Animals] MPs support UK ban on importing hunting trophies

[GL HERO SHIMA]

A ban on importing hunting trophies to the UK has moved a step closer to becoming law with a vote by MPs.

Body parts of elephants, bears, lions, hippos and zebras are among those currently allowed to be brought back from hunting trips.

This is the third attempt to pass a new law to tackle the issue and the bill is still at an early stage.

Opponents argue profits from trophy hunting go towards protecting endangered species.

But environment minister Rebecca Pow said the government would support the bill to ensure trophy hunters "are not putting additional pressure on already threatened species".

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68635251