The Southend West MP supported the Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill as it passed its Third Reading in the House of Commons on Friday the 17th of March.
Since the 1980s, an estimated 25,000 animals which have been slaughtered have been brought into the UK.
The Hunting Trophies Bill seeks to make provisions in law to prohibit the import of hunting trophies into Great Britain.
Additionally, it wants to introduce a ban that is among the strongest in the world and leads the way in protecting endangered animals.
The Bill has widespread support among animal welfare organisations and celebrities, including Game of Thrones actor Charles Dance, and was able to secure cross party support at all stages so far.
The Bill is now heading to the House of Lords for further scrutiny, but Anna will continue her campaign for its implementation into the law in the meantime.
Anna said,
“It is absolutely right that we ban the importation of hunting trophies to further protect some of the most endangered animals on the planet. Trophy hunting is morally wrong.”
“I took the first opportunity I got to play a part in this important bill, and I look forward to supporting it as it moves closer to becoming law.”
Dr Hans Bauer, Conservation Researcher at Oxford University said,
“Trophy hunting is linked to declining numbers of lions throughout its range. Trophy hunting is standing in the way of progress because a small white elite, together with their clients, have exclusive access to the land. “
