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Recommendation 82
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We recommend that the UK Government and Scottish Government work together to consult GPs on...
Recommendation
We recommend that the UK Government and Scottish Government work together to consult GPs on whether GPs’ engagement with the firearms licensing process should be made mandatory. GPs’ compulsory engagement may help GPs to flag health issues affecting firearms owners’ suitability to police more quickly and easily. Although this inquiry has not included a consultation with GPs, it is imperative that such a consultation be carried out so that the UK Government is able to make evidence-based policy decisions on the matter of conscientious objection.
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 5 July 2023. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document ↗