

Continued discussions with experts will inform this policy. Since the PM first pledged a ban, 95 lion trophies have been brought home by British hunters.”Ī Department for Environment spokesman said: “We will be setting out our detailed plans for action soon. Ministers are under pressure to include a loophole for hunters who make a donation to conservation – branded a “blood money” clause.Įduardo Goncalves, founder of the Campaign Against Trophy Hunting who will give evidence to MPs this week, said: “This is beyond shocking.

Damien set off one of the distress flares and thrust it into the Polar Bear’s eye.

The Polar Bear’s head appeared again, this time it was covered in blood. Tory MP Pauline Latham, who will lead a Commons debate this week, said: “Every month of delay with the Animals Abroad Bill is another month where hunters can kill endangered species for fun and then import their body parts into the UK as trophies.” Blood splattered the outside of the tent. Fury as British hunters offered ‘cynical’ 20% off to kill African big game on safarisīut legislation has been postponed to allow more consultations.ĭetails of the Animals Abroad Bill were expected before the Commons summer recess but publication has been postponed three times.
