Arms safety and control overview

A PowerPoint presentation given by Police as part of a joint webinar with the College on Tuesday 6 December 2022.

The presentation covers:

  • The background to the Arms Act changes, what the changes were and the timeframe for enacting them, who was involved.
  • Changes that have had specific impacts on health providers.
  • The definition of “fit and proper”.
  • Notifications: when, how, who and what happens afterwards

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