Legislation makes no mention of skins, feet, ears and tails so these can continue to be bought and sold

Elephant skins, feet, ears and tails will continue to be traded in the UK even after next month’s ivory ban comes into force, it has been revealed.

The government has been praised for its Ivory Act 2018, which comes into force on 6 June, making the purchase and sale of elephant tusks punishable by fines of up to £250,000 or up to five years in prison.

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