There is growing discontent among some members of the legal fraternity, following the recently passed new Firearms Act. At least one prominent member has expressed to CVM LIVE, great concern about provisions within the law, its inflexibility which could lead to abuse....
On September 7 the House of Representatives passed the new Firearms Act. The act is expected to give the police and the courts significant powers in the fight against crime, but can it do what it is asked to do and what of fears that it might be asked to do too much?...
The new Firearms Bill was approved in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, with the support of opposition members of the house. Despite major concerns from Opposition Leader Mark Golding, he emphasized the problem of violent crime in the country is a...
From fines in the millions, imprisonment for life, to a gun amnesty and firearms registry, the new Firearms Act of 2022 is expected to significantly reduce gun crimes. Security Minister Dr Horace Chang, brought the raft of changes to the legislation on Tuesday in his...
Queen’s Counsel Peter Champagnie is proposing mandatory DNA testing be done as part of the investigation when guns are seized from an accused person, by the police. This is against the background of the new Firearms Act which proposes a 15-year mandatory minimum...
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