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Published 3 years ago

Britain checking gun license applicants' social media, medical records

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Police will have to check someone’s medical history before giving them a firearms licence and should also scour their social media history, under new rules issued by government after the Plymouth gun attack.

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BBC NewsBBC News

Plymouth shootings: Medical history checks for all gun licences

After the Plymouth shooting, firearms applications will need a doctor's assessment.

3 years ago·United Kingdom
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The GuardianThe Guardian

Police to check medical and social media history before issuing gun licences

New government rules after Plymouth shooting mean doctors must pass on health concerns

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom
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Daily MirrorDaily Mirror

Brits must undergo mental health checks for gun licences after Plymouth shooting

Home Secretary Priti Patel has confirmed the new measures will see police officers scrutinising people's social media accounts for the first time

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom
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The Washington PostThe Washington Post

Scarred by mass shooting, Britain to check social media, medical records of gun license applicants

Two months after a shooting rampage in England, London is tightening firearms licensing procedures.

3 years ago
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The HillThe Hill

Britain checking gun license applicants' social media, medical records

Starting Nov. 1, people seeking a gun license in the U.K.

3 years ago·Washington, United States
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Evening StandardEvening Standard

Medical history to be checked as rules for gun licences tightened

The Government has set out measures to toughen up firearms rules.

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom
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