Gwent Police FAC Application: GP Process...the fight is on!
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Gwent Police FAC Application: GP Process...the fight is on!
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As previously noted in another thread, my current FAC and SGC renewal is 'on hold' due to my GP refusing to engage in the medical questionaire process.
I recieved the following letters today:
I'm just typing my reply, but it going to hinge on the Home Office 'Guide on firearms licensing law 2016' -> Annex A: GP and Police Information Sharing Guide: -> Application process: GP input ->
Section 11: .....if the GP fails to respond within 21 days the police will draw the inference that the GP has no concerns.
Section 12: .....If the GP feels unable to participate on the basis of a conscientious objection, or for any other reason, they should refer the patient to a colleague if possible. If no colleague is willing or available, the GP should inform the police immediately that they will not be able to complete the form. In the unlikely event that this arises the police should discuss with the applicant/certificate holder how to obtain adequate medical information. The applicant or certificate holder should not be disadvantaged, nor the application delayed, by a GP’s refusal to provide medical information.
Let's see how this pans out. My money (20 quid down Ladbrooks ) is they'll issue my renewal as soon as I put up a coherant arguement that they are stepping outside of the H.O. guidance. For what it's worth, I'm going to follow this through even if my GP does now engage, purely to get Gwent Police to accept their process is incorrect.
As previously noted in another thread, my current FAC and SGC renewal is 'on hold' due to my GP refusing to engage in the medical questionaire process.
I recieved the following letters today:
I'm just typing my reply, but it going to hinge on the Home Office 'Guide on firearms licensing law 2016' -> Annex A: GP and Police Information Sharing Guide: -> Application process: GP input ->
Section 11: .....if the GP fails to respond within 21 days the police will draw the inference that the GP has no concerns.
Section 12: .....If the GP feels unable to participate on the basis of a conscientious objection, or for any other reason, they should refer the patient to a colleague if possible. If no colleague is willing or available, the GP should inform the police immediately that they will not be able to complete the form. In the unlikely event that this arises the police should discuss with the applicant/certificate holder how to obtain adequate medical information. The applicant or certificate holder should not be disadvantaged, nor the application delayed, by a GP’s refusal to provide medical information.
Let's see how this pans out. My money (20 quid down Ladbrooks ) is they'll issue my renewal as soon as I put up a coherant arguement that they are stepping outside of the H.O. guidance. For what it's worth, I'm going to follow this through even if my GP does now engage, purely to get Gwent Police to accept their process is incorrect.
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Initial response. Might copy in the local P&CC, not sure yet.....
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Nice one
If this works then that's their little shenanigans over with
I might just send this letter with my renewal to save 21 days
If this works then that's their little shenanigans over with
I might just send this letter with my renewal to save 21 days
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Re: Gwent Police FAC Application: GP Process...the fight is
Best of luck, well done!walesdave wrote:Initial response. Might copy in the local P&CC, not sure yet.....
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We should not have to go to these lengths, its utterly wrong.
It's always a roll of the dice on how each area treats its license holders.
It's always a roll of the dice on how each area treats its license holders.
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The big question is why don't ALL the areas go by the law and not use guidelines which they can use to try and circumvent the law?
That's what they are doing with this doctor malarky, refusing a renewal/grant because the GP has not responded when the law clearly says different.
That's what they are doing with this doctor malarky, refusing a renewal/grant because the GP has not responded when the law clearly says different.
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Unfortunately the guidelines are not law, they are just guidelines.
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Re: Gwent Police FAC Application: GP Process...the fight is
But the guidlines wil lsoon be law , and sections of the guidlines that are helpful to shooters will not be included .dromia wrote:Unfortunately the guidelines are not law, they are just guidelines.
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Re: Gwent Police FAC Application: GP Process...the fight is
Exactly, and then, all it will take is an 'unwritten agreement' within to the GP community on 'unwritten advice' from HO, and no-ones FAC's/SGC's will be renewed when the time comes.......end of shooting sports.MistAgain wrote:But the guidlines wil lsoon be law , and sections of the guidlines that are helpful to shooters will not be included .dromia wrote:Unfortunately the guidelines are not law, they are just guidelines.
Re: Gwent Police FAC Application: GP Process...the fight is
Merseyside are also refusing to process any new or renewal FAC's SGC's or RFD's without a Doctors report .
They have also stated that they will not accept an FOI medical report .
The BASC did say they were looking for someone who was prepared to act as a test case. No ideas who would pay the costs for this though.
Regarding the "Guidelines" , the government has stated that they will have a public consultation on the introduction of "statutory guidance" this summer.
This could mean that whatever the Home Office or whatever ACPO calls itself this year want in the guidance would be law. That is not in our interest and BASC and other bodies should be fighting it .
They have also stated that they will not accept an FOI medical report .
The BASC did say they were looking for someone who was prepared to act as a test case. No ideas who would pay the costs for this though.
Regarding the "Guidelines" , the government has stated that they will have a public consultation on the introduction of "statutory guidance" this summer.
This could mean that whatever the Home Office or whatever ACPO calls itself this year want in the guidance would be law. That is not in our interest and BASC and other bodies should be fighting it .
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