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Firearms offences; Sentencing for Unlawful importation
A new draft sentencing guideline for the offence of importing prohibited or restricted firearms has been published for consultation. There are no current guidelines in respect of these offences, although there are eight current guidelines for offences under the Firearms Act 1968. Sentencing guidelines set the range for sentences and are intended to reflect current sentencing practices for the...Read More
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Firearms Sentencing – Consultation on Reform
The Sentencing Council is consulting on a new guideline for some of the most commonly prosecuted firearms offences. At the moment, guidance is to be found only in case law. This can lead to a challenging sentencing exercise. The purpose of the guideline is to provide consistency in sentencing. The impact assessment does not suggest that any general increase in sentences is to be expected....Read More
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Brexit, firearms legislation, and other laws
Everyone will be aware that Brexit is coming and it is likely that we will be leaving the EU on 31st October 2019. Now, details have begun to emerge as to the legal and regulatory position if we leave without a deal. Some of the first information released relates to firearms legislation, for instance. Unfortunately, it raises more questions than it answers. Given the importance of complying to...Read More
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