'Trophy hunting vote is a victory for conservation and compassion'

17 March 2023 , 21:58

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Mirror's anti trophy hunt campaign is a victory for readers (Image: Copyright unknown)

There are few more vile trades than the practice of trophy hunting.

It takes a particularly perverted mindset to want to slaughter a magnificent animal and then keep its body parts as a memento.

Yesterday MPs from across the political divide condemned the barbaric pursuit as they backed a new law to prevent the import of animal parts from species at risk of extinction.

The vote is a victory for the Mirror’s campaign against trophy hunting, it is a victory for conservation and compassion – and it is a victory for our readers who have backed our call and lobbied MPs to do the right thing.

Thanks to your support, fewer endangered animals will be slaughtered for sport. You have helped protect lions, elephants, giraffes and others whose numbers have plummeted.

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The new law will also put pressure on other nations to take similar action so this cruel and depraved trade is finally brought to an end.

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