DUNB-5 Response Historic

Extend firearm search warrant powers to authorised civilian licensing officers

Recommendation

The power of search with warrant under section 46 of the Firearms act 1968 should be extended to any civilian licensing and enquiry officer who is authorised in writing for that purpose by the Chief Constable (para 8.15).

Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
No formal government response has been recorded for this recommendation. No independent verification has been carried out.
Sources
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Jurisdiction
UK-wide
Response
Historic

No government response recorded.

Source
Report Dunblane Inquiry — Final Report 16 Oct 1996
Recommendation age 29.6 yrs
Last formal update No formal updates