Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill

A Bill to make provision prohibiting the import of hunting trophies into Great Britain.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

David ReedConservative

Last Updated

12 September 2025

In Plain English

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This bill would ban the import of hunting trophies into Great Britain. It is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons, where MPs discuss its general principles, and it is sponsored by MP David Reed of the Conservative Party.

Key Points

Prohibits the import of hunting trophies into Great Britain (as stated in the bill’s title).
Enforcement details would be set out in the bill’s text.
Originating in the House of Commons and currently at 2nd reading.
Sponsored by David Reed (Conservative).
Policy area is listed as Technology in official documents.

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd reading stage in the Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage for detailed examination.

Who is affected?

Importers and traders of hunting trophies into Great BritainTrophy hunters importing trophiesLogistics and courier companies handling trophy shipmentsBorder control and enforcement agencies in Great BritainInternational exporters and suppliers of hunting trophies to Great BritainWildlife and conservation groups with an interest in hunting and wildlife regulation

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill

22 Oct 2024

Order for Second Reading on Friday 12 September, read and discharged.

This is a Private Members' Bill and was presented to Parliament on Monday 21 October 2024.

Documents (1)

Bill 47 2024-25 (as introduced)

BillCommons

13 Jan 2025

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.