Ban the trade in ALL ivory products, including antique ivory
Why is this important?
The sale of antique ivory, of which many pieces have been proved to be post 1945, only serves to feed the demand for ivory.
More African elephants are being killed by poachers today, than are being born. If this is not stopped, extinction will occur in 20 years
The British Government musy stand by the CITES decision :
"To close down any legal domestic market for ivory that is contributing to poaching or illegal trade."