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Hunting Trophy Import (Prohibition) Bill

A Bill to prohibit the import of wild animal specimens derived from trophy hunting; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

4 May 2022

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Hunting Trophy Import (Prohibition) Bill would make it illegal to import wild animal trophies or other specimens obtained through trophy hunting into the UK. It aims to reduce demand for trophy hunting by cutting off a source of income for the practice and to support enforcement through related provisions. The bill is currently at its second reading in the House of Commons.

Key Points

Prohibits the import into the UK of wild animal trophies and other specimens derived from trophy hunting.
Creates offences and enforcement measures to ensure compliance with the ban.
Applies to all imports of such trophies and related specimens; the bill also covers connected purposes.
Originating in the House of Commons; currently at its second reading.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading in the Commons. The next step is committee scrutiny, after which it would move to the Lords for consideration.

Who is affected?

Importers and traders of wild animal trophies and specimens derived from trophy huntingTrophy hunters and others who purchase or receive such trophiesUK border control and enforcement agencies (e.g., Border Force, HM Revenue & Customs)Wildlife conservation and animal welfare organisationsMuseums, galleries or private collectors that hold or display trophies

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Hunting Trophy Import (Prohibition) Bill

23 Jun 2021

The 2021-2022 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 89 2021-22 (as introduced)

BillCommons

24 Nov 2021

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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