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Ivory Act 2018
Summary
The Ivory Act 2018 bans the buying, selling, and importing of ivory in the UK. It aims to stop the trade that encourages poaching of elephants and other animals for their tusks and ivory products.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing a ban on buying and selling ivory in the UK. Supporters believe it helps protect elephants from being killed for their tusks and sends a message that the UK takes wildlife protection seriously.
A vote to oppose means
- —Some people worry the Act makes it illegal to sell antique ivory items they already own, which could affect collectors and antique dealers. Others argue enforcement is difficult and the ban mainly affects UK citizens rather than stopping poaching in Africa.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading23 May 2018
- 2nd reading4 Jun 2018
- Committee stage12 Jun 2018
- Report stage4 Jul 2018
- 3rd reading4 Jul 2018
Lords
- 1st reading5 Jul 2018
- 2nd reading17 Jul 2018
- Committee stage10 Sept 2018
- Report stage24 Oct 2018
- 3rd reading13 Nov 2018
Royal Assent20 Dec 2018
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