The purpose of the study was to: Analyse the current legal framework in all Member States including the definitions of specific offences relating to firearms trafficking, the sanctions, the liability of legal and natural persons and the notions of intent, negligence and aggravating or mitigating...

Being the security of citizens a key concern of the European Union (EU), and because of the potential of firearms to cause harm, the acquisition, possession and import/export of firearms for civilian use is subject to a comprehensive EU regulatory framework. However, gaps in the current...

The evaluation covers the cooperation of the Commission of the European Union (EC) with Jamaica during the period 2002-2009, although it has also taken account of subsequent developments. It covers two EDF periods, the 9th EDF (2002-07) and the 10th EDF (2008-13). In addition, it covers FLEX,...