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Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) (No. 2) Bill

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

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

20 March 2023

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) (No. 2) Bill would ban the import into the UK of wild animal trophies taken through hunting. It covers items such as mounted heads, hides or other specimens brought back by hunters and aims to support wildlife conservation. The bill is currently at its first reading in the House of Commons.

Key Points

Prohibits importing wild animal trophies obtained from trophy hunting into the UK.
Applies to all imports of hunting trophies (e.g., mounted heads, hides, skulls) and related specimens.
Aims to support wildlife conservation by reducing demand for trophy hunting.
Includes related provisions to support the main ban.
Currently at the first reading in the House of Commons; next steps are Second Reading and Committee stage.

Progress

The bill has been introduced in the House of Commons and is at the first reading stage; it will move on to the Second Reading in due course.

Who is affected?

Trophy huntersImporters, exporters and traders of hunting trophiesFreight, shipping and logistics firms handling trophy importsUK border and enforcement agencies responsible for customs on wildlife specimensWildlife conservation organisations and members of the public who support wildlife protectionMuseums, galleries and private collectors who may hold hunting trophy specimens

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) (No. 2) Bill

20 Mar 2023

This Bill has been withdrawn and will not progress any further.

Documents (1)

Bill 128 2022-23 (as introduced)

BillCommons

5 Sept 2022

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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