Call for Scots Control Over Gun Laws After Mcconnell's Appeal Rejected

The ScotsmanJune 09, 2005

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THERE were calls last night for the Scottish Executive to be given control of gun laws after the Home Office rejected the First Minister Jack McConnell's appeals for a major crackdown on air weapons.

Kenny MacAskill, the SNP's justice spokesman, described the government's action on airguns as a "token gesture" and demanded changes in the devolution settlement so that firearms law can be decided by the Scottish Parliament.

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Call for Scots Control Over Gun Laws After Mcconnell's Appeal Rejected

Mr McConnell had been lobbying the Home Office in an attempt to get a li...

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