by Adam Cruise | Oct 25, 2023 | Commentary
By Tiara Walters – Daily Maverick As the debate on the ethics of ‘trophy hunting’ rages on, a new international study claims to offer a proposal that would sound the controversial industry’s death knell — by taxing tourists a ‘lion protection’ fee. But is it...
by Adam Cruise | Sep 22, 2023 | News
By Peter Walker Deputy political editor – The Guardian Exclusive: Legislation was blocked by small group of peers who tabled more than 60 amendments. Labour has urged ministers to resurrect a bill banning the import of body parts of endangered animals hunted...
by Adam Cruise | Sep 10, 2023 | Commentary
By Adam Cruise Far from benefitting the lives of indigenous people and rural communities, trophy hunting activities trap them in a never-ending cycle of impoverishment and social disenfranchisement reminiscent of the South African apartheid era. As the Trophy Hunting...
by Adam Cruise | Aug 22, 2023 | News
By Richard Wheeler – The Independent The Environment Secretary offered assurances about the Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill in a letter to campaigners. The Government has pledged to do “all we can” to ensure a ban on trophy hunting imports...
by Adam Cruise | Aug 18, 2023 | Commentary
By Humane Society International UK A ban on imports of hunting trophies is in sight, but the House of Lords must reject wrecking amendments for licensing HMG-approved hunting trophies. As Henry Smith MP’s Government-backed Bill to ban imports of hunting...