Explanatory Memorandum

Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004

2004 No. 702

Notes on Articles

Article 48 - Power to prohibit movement of firearms and ammunition

Empowers the Secretary of State to prohibit by order the removal of a firearm or ammunition from one part of Northern Ireland to another or to Great Britain or for export unless it is authorised by the Chief Constable and any conditions imposed by the Secretary of State are met.