Barry joined Ban Trophy Hunting for their event which called on the Prime Minister to stop Britain enabling the slaughter of endangered animals. The event marked ten years since the death of Cecil the Lion who was shot and killed on 1st July 2015 by an American trophy hunter in Zimbabwe, sparking international outrage and renewed scrutiny of the global trophy hunting industry.
Unlike in countries such as the United States, UK law still allows hunters to apply for permits to import the body parts of animals killed abroad, including species listed as endangered.
So long as the hunt is deemed non-commercial and the import classed as a ‘personal’ trophy, permits can be issued for elephants, black rhinos, cheetahs, leopards and other protected species.
The loophole means hunters can legally bring home skins, skulls, and full-body mounts, provided they secure export approval from the country of origin and a corresponding UK import permit.
