Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988

GPTKB entity

Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Firearms_Act
gptkbp:addresses illegal firearms possession
gptkbp:affects firearm dealers
gptkbp:amended_by gptkb:Firearms_Act_1968
subsequent legislation
firearms legislation in the UK
gptkbp:applies_to gptkb:England_and_Wales
gptkbp:associated_with gun violence prevention
gptkbp:contains provisions for firearm certificates
gptkbp:contributed_to public safety measures
gptkbp:effective_date gptkb:1988
1988-11-01
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:government_agency
gptkbp:enforces gptkb:UK_police
gptkbp:established firearm licensing system
gptkbp:goal reduce firearm-related incidents
gptkbp:has_impact_on law enforcement practices
gptkbp:historical_debate gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:public_discourse
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988
gptkbp:impact increased regulation of firearms ownership
gptkbp:includes provisions for penalties
certain sporting firearms
gptkbp:includes_provisions_for prohibits handguns
gptkbp:influenced public policy on firearms
gptkbp:influenced_by public safety concerns
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:government_agency
gptkbp:involves community consultations
gptkbp:is_aimed_at mass shootings
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in policy studies
gptkbp:is_challenged_by legal challenges.
gptkbp:is_cited_in gptkb:academic_research
gptkbp:is_considered landmark legislation
gptkbp:is_criticized_for restricting personal freedoms
impact on sport shooting
gptkbp:is_discussed_in legal forums
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by legal scholars
gptkbp:is_implemented_in gptkb:Home_Office
gptkbp:is_influenced_by international gun control trends
gptkbp:is_opposed_by gun rights organizations
shooting sports community
gptkbp:is_part_of UK legal framework
gptkbp:is_referenced_in subsequent legal cases
gptkbp:is_related_to public health issues
gptkbp:is_subject_to judicial review
parliamentary scrutiny
gptkbp:is_supported_by gun control advocates
victims' advocacy groups
gptkbp:legal_issue active until repealed
gptkbp:legislation gptkb:Firearms_(Amendment)_Act_1997
gptkbp:mandates storage requirements for firearms
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Dunblane_massacre
gptkbp:part_of UK gun law
gptkbp:promotes responsible gun ownership
gptkbp:public_perception mixed responses
gptkbp:purpose to regulate the possession of firearms
gptkbp:related_to gun control
gptkbp:repealed_by gptkb:Firearms_(Amendment)_Act_1997
gptkbp:requires firearm registration
firearm applicants
gptkbp:succeeded_by gptkb:Firearms_(Amendment)_Act_1997