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House of Commons · General Debate

Firearms and Hate Crime

02 March 2022 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Luke Pollard Labour (Co-op) Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Crime & Law EnforcementJustice & Courts

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At a glance

Luke Pollard raised concerns about firearms and hate crime in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Proposes a Bill to prohibit keeping pump action firearms in homes.
  • Introduces medical requirements for firearm holders and enhances disclosure of mental health concerns.
  • Extends offences of stirring up hatred to include sex or gender and makes violent misogyny an aggravating factor in sentencing.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Luke Pollard Labour (Co-op) Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Proposes a Bill to prohibit the keeping of pump action firearms in homes, introduce medical requirements for firearm holders, enhance disclosure of mental health concerns for certificate holders, extend offences of stirring up hatred on the basis of sex or gender, make violent misogyny an aggravating factor in sentencing, and address other connected purposes. Emphasises the impact of a shooting incident in Keyham that led to five deaths and discusses proposed measures aimed at preventing such tragedies.

Other contributors (1)
  • Luke Pollard Lab Co-op Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

    Moves for the introduction of a Bill addressing pump-action firearms, medical requirements for firearm holders, disclosure of mental health concerns, hate crime extension to include sex or gender, and violent misogyny as an aggravating factor in sentencing. Provides context on the tragedy that led to these proposals, outlines community support and measures already implemented, and highlights specific reforms including banning pump-action weapons from homes, linking medical records with gun certificates, and legalising violent misogyny as a hate crime.

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