Author (Corporate) | Council of the European Union: General Secretariat |
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Series Title | Press Release |
Series Details | PRES/16/792 (20.12.16) |
Publication Date | 20/12/2016 |
Content Type | News |
On 20 December 2016, the Permanent Representatives Committee (Coreper) confirmed, on behalf of the Council of the European Union, the agreement reached with the European Parliament on the proposal for a directive on control of the acquisition and possession of weapons, which reviews and completes existing directive 91/477/EEC. The amendments which address risks for public safety and security focus on: Enhanced traceability of firearms; Measures on deactivation and reactivation or conversion of firearms; Banning civilian use of the most dangerous semi-automatic firearms; Stricter rules for the acquisition and possession of the most dangerous firearms; Improving the exchange of relevant information between member states |
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Source Link | Link to Main Source http://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2016/12/20-control-of-firearms/ |
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Subject Categories | Justice and Home Affairs, Security and Defence |
Countries / Regions | Europe |