A Bill to prohibit the granting of licences for firearms and shotguns to persons who have been convicted of domestic violence crimes; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
30 March 2015
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The bill would stop people who have been convicted of domestic violence from being granted firearms or shotgun licences. It tightens licensing rules to prevent DV offenders from obtaining firearms, with the aim of protecting potential victims. It does not create new offences beyond the licensing changes.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. It originated in the Commons, with the first reading having occurred in July 2014; no further progress is indicated in the provided details.
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7 Jul 2014
This Bill was presented to Parliament on 7 July 2014. This is known as the first reading and there was no debate on the Bill at this stage.
The 2014-15 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
