The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Amendment No. 4) Regulations 2012
These Regulations, which come into force on 31 December 2012, enable enhanced criminal record certificates to be sought in order to assess an individual’s suitability to possess, acquire and/ or transfer prohibited weapons (within the meaning of section 5 of the Firearms Act 1968) and associated ammunition.
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Made
30 Nov 2012
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In force
31 Dec 2012
Enabling power
The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 113B(2)(b) and 125 of the Police Act 1997, makes the following Regulations.
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