Key facts
- UK government issued permits for trophy imports of lions and bears.
- Permits were also granted for critically endangered black rhinos and cheetahs.
- These imports occurred despite repeated government pledges to ban them.
This report highlights a contradiction between the UK government's stated intentions to ban the import of hunting trophies from endangered species and the actual issuance of permits for such imports. The continued allowance of trophies from animals like black rhinos and cheetahs raises concerns about conservation efforts and the effectiveness of government policy.