Export of firearms: European Commission proposes EU ratification of UN Firearms Protocol | Practical Law

Export of firearms: European Commission proposes EU ratification of UN Firearms Protocol | Practical Law

On 22 March 2013, the European Commission proposed EU ratification of the UN Firearms Protocol. The purpose of the UN Firearms Protocol is to facilitate and strengthen co-operation in order to prevent, combat and eradicate the illicit manufacturing of and trafficking in small arms, such as handguns and pistols.

Export of firearms: European Commission proposes EU ratification of UN Firearms Protocol

Practical Law UK Legal Update 5-525-5965 (Approx. 4 pages)

Export of firearms: European Commission proposes EU ratification of UN Firearms Protocol

by PLC EU
Published on 05 Apr 2013 • European Union
On 22 March 2013, the European Commission proposed EU ratification of the UN Firearms Protocol. The purpose of the UN Firearms Protocol is to facilitate and strengthen co-operation in order to prevent, combat and eradicate the illicit manufacturing of and trafficking in small arms, such as handguns and pistols.