BBC considers whether to stop showing ivory on Antiques Roadshow
by Graham Ruddick Media editor from Environment | The Guardian on (#3CRG7)
Programme accused of being out of touch after China bans all trade in ivory and UK looks to tightening existing legislation
The BBC is considering whether to stop showing ivory on the Antiques Roadshow as the government looks to a total ban on the material's sale in the UK.
China has already outlawed all trade in ivory and the UK government is consulting on whether to follow suit as attempts to stop the poaching of elephants increase around the world.
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