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Recommendation 64
64
Acknowledged
We recommend that the current renewal period of five years remain in place for the...
Recommendation
We recommend that the current renewal period of five years remain in place for the time being. However, we recommend that the renewal period should be kept under review, particularly if an alternative, workable method of mental health monitoring and assessment were to be introduced, which we look at in the next Chapter of this Report. Differences in legislation between firearms and shotgun licences
Government Response Summary
The government has noted the recommendation to keep the renewal period under review and is seeking views on this issue in the consultation paper.
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The UK Government has noted the Committee’s recommendation that the current renewal period of five years remain in place but that it should be kept under review. As you will see, we are seeking views on this issue in the consultation paper.