A person is guilty of an offence if, without lawful authority, he takes a vehicle for their own use, drives or accompanies a person in the vehicle, knowing it has been taken without such authority. The term “owner” includes the person in possession under hire purchase or leasing arrangements. The offence applies to any vehicle […]
The Firearms, NI, Order updated the law on firearms. It deals with both firearms offences and the unlawful possession of firearms. It is an offence to possess, purchase, or acquire firearms or ammunition without holding the requisite firearm certificate. Certain exemptions are provided. There is a five-year mandatory minimum sentence in respect of possession of […]
Conditions may be attached to the grant of a firearm certificate. They may be varied and revoked from time to time. Where a firearm certificate is applied for by a person who has not previously had a certificate for that type of firearm, conditions may be imposed that he be supervised by an experienced person […]
The Sex Offenders Act 1997 provided for monitoring of sex offenders in the community on the completion of sentences. It established the sex offenders register. The Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults NI Order, 2003 provides for the establishment of a list of persons who are unsuitable to work with children or vulnerable adults. A […]
The National Security Council comprises ministers, military officials, and intelligence heads. It convenes under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister, who holds responsibility for producing the national security strategy. The government releases defense and security reviews outlining how the Army, police, and intelligence agencies address present and future threats to national security. A joint committee […]