Rejected petition Ban domestic trade of ivory to combat elephant death and propose global action.

Recent reports show the devastating effects of elephant poaching for their ivory. Whilst efforts are being made on ground against the horrible violence, it is clear that international demand for ivory drives the killings. The UK should take a leading role and push for the illegality of this trade.

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http://edition.cnn.com/2016/08/31/africa/great-elephant-census/index.html?iid=ob_homepage_showcase_pool

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/165905

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Date submitted 6 September 2016
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