Post by jonksy on Sept 22, 2023 0:20:56 GMT
So wealthy murdering sickos can continue shooting magnificent animals in the name of "sport?" Diabolical decision. House of Lords? more like House of fucking idiots.
African leaders hail end of the controversial Trophy Hunting Bill after politicians were accused of failing to listen to conservation experts
Controversial Trophy Hunting Bill has been blocked by the House of Lords
Rebels had demanded amendment to allow import of small number of trophies
The controversial Trophy Hunting Bill has been blocked by the House of Lords after politicians were accused of failing to listen to conservation experts.
Rebel peers had asked for an amendment under which a small number of trophies could be imported if it could be shown that the hunting benefits conservation projects.
They had consulted African experts who claimed that the profits from some sustainable blood sports are needed to pay for such work.
The African nations that are home to the most endangered animals had criticised the 'arrogant' legislation – which included a blanket ban on the import of all souvenir pelts and heads – for ignoring their views in favour of virtue-signalling celebrities such as Gary Lineker.
But the Bill passed through the Commons unopposed in March.
Rebel peers had asked for an amendment under which a small number of trophies could be imported if it could be shown that the hunting benefits conservation projects.
They had consulted African experts who claimed that the profits from some sustainable blood sports are needed to pay for such work.
The African nations that are home to the most endangered animals had criticised the 'arrogant' legislation – which included a blanket ban on the import of all souvenir pelts and heads – for ignoring their views in favour of virtue-signalling celebrities such as Gary Lineker.
But the Bill passed through the Commons unopposed in March.