Gun crime survivors create scheme to stop violent partners owning firearms
by Steven Morris from World news | The Guardian on (#6KYJ9)
Some police forces in England and Wales now ask spouses to flag dangerous traits or mental health problems
Survivors of gun crime committed by violent and coercive partners have worked with police to create a groundbreaking scheme designed to stop more dangerous offenders being allowed licensed firearms.
The women have helped police frame a questionnaire that firearms officers will put to the partners of people wanting a licence, which it is hoped will flag up issues such as a propensity to violence or mental health problems.
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