Ivory ban loophole means elephant body parts can still be traded in UK

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Ivory ban loophole means elephant body parts can still be traded in UK
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Legislation makes no mention of skins, feet, ears and tails so these can continue to be bought and sold

A change in the law next month will make buying or selling ivory – even if harvested from less “at-risk” elephant populations – a criminal offence, with only qualifying antique items exempted.

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