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ACTION BY UK
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Why not impose ban on ivory trade in Hong Kong?
Is UK lobbying other countries?
Who will sppeak for Hong Kong at Cites meeting?
UK/Hong Kong should introduce immediate international ban on import of ivory rather waiting for Cites meeting in October
What is HMG doing to stop illegal imports from United Arab Emirates?
ACTION BY HONG KONG GOVERNMENT
6. Will Hong Kong support an immediate Ban?
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Hong Kong government should tighten controls on trade in ivory
How effective are current controls?
More effective action is needed now
Fines imposed on those breaking the law in Hong Kong too low
What about goods in transit?
Relatively easy for those who wish to smuggle ivory to slip it past the controls imposed by the Hong Kong Authorities?
CITES
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What is being done about the Poons?
Hong Kong imported 264 Tons of raw ivory in 1988. How many elephants does this represent?
Is Cites doing enough?
16. How do Cites Administrative controls work?
TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES
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Action should also be taken to prevent trade in other endangered species
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