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Proceeding contribution from Diane Abbott (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 20 June 2005. It occurred during Debate on bill on Violent Crime Reduction Bill.

Violent Crime Reduction Bill

I appreciate the worries of colleagues who are concerned about societies involved in games and re-enactments, but the majority of so-called Yardie shootings in inner London have long been perpetrated by people using reactivated imitation weapons. I have long argued in the House for a ban on imitation weapons. In the context of falling crime, gun crime has cast a peculiar shadow over communities such as Hackney, Harlesden and other parts of the inner city, so I would like to join those who have welcomed the Bill and especially its clear action on imitations.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
435 c555-6 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Children Criminal proceedings Crime prevention Crime Alcoholic drinks Crimes of violence Anti-social behaviour Airguns Licensing Firearms Imitation firearms Licensed premises Drunkenness Misuse Offensive weapons Public order offences Sales Schools Young people Sexual offences Right of search Drinking banning orders Alcohol disorder zones Night-time economy
Legislation
Violent Crime Reduction Bill 2005-06
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk