Petition · past parliament
Put pressure on Interpol, to enforce against the illegal trading of Chimps.
Closed
156 signatures
What the petition asks
The heart-breaking BBC article (see below) details how easy it is for baby chimps to be traded illegally across waters. Putting pressure on and educating Interpol and Customs, could help more cases be uncovered and having a more severe punishment may act as a deterrent.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-5e8c4bac-c236-4cd9-bacc-db96d733f6cf
Timeline
| 9 Feb 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 May 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
156
Status
Closed
Opened
9 Feb 2017
Closed
2 May 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.