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Inside Out East Midlands: 08/10/2018

08/10/2018

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James Lewis explains why he believes the new law to ban the trade in ivory is needed.

Antiques expert James Lewis reveals the backlash he has received after helping the government draw up tougher laws new for the UK's ivory trade.

Antiques expert James Lewis reveals he is getting death threats after helping the government draw up tougher laws new for the UK's ivory trade. The Derbyshire auctioneer has spent a lifetime campaigning for better protection for the world's dwindling elephant population. Later this month the trade in items made from elephant ivory will be banned in the UK. James explains why he believes the new law is needed, but may have gone too far.

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