Criminal Use Of Handguns In Australia

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Criminal Use Of Handguns In Australia

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Author : Samantha Bricknell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008

Criminal Use Of Handguns In Australia written by Samantha Bricknell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Social Science categories.

Over the past 10-15 years, although the overall use of firearms in violent crime has declined, handguns have increasingly become the firearm of choice in both Australia and other English-speaking countries. Handguns are often used as a means of protection, particularly among people involved in gangs and the drugs market, and their concealable nature, high firepower and large calibre are often cited as features prompting their acquisition by the criminal community. This paper describes the use of handguns to commit lethal and non-lethal crime in Australia; and in light of recent legislative restrictions on handgun ownership and use, the legal status of handguns used in these crimes. Overall there appear to be low ownership rates among offenders in Australia. However, handguns currently account for around half of all firearm-related homicides and are distinguishable from other homicides, particularly with regard to location (non-residential), relationship between victim and offender (known but not related), and alleged motive (money or drugs). Handgun-perpetrated armed robberies are also found to be distinct from robberies committed with other weapons, with a higher proportion targeting organisations and netting greater monetary yields. The majority of handguns used in crime appear to be illegal. Available data suggest many are acquired from friends or family, and diversion, including theft from legal sources, may represent an important source of handguns (and other firearms) into the illegal market and their subsequent use in crime.

Firearms And Violence In Australian Life

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Author : Richard Harding
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1981

Firearms And Violence In Australian Life written by Richard Harding and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1981 with History categories.

Illicit Firearms In Australia

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Author : Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016

Illicit Firearms In Australia written by Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Firearm imports / exports categories.

The Licensing And Registration Status Of Firearms Used In Homicide

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Author : Jenny Mouzos
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000

The Licensing And Registration Status Of Firearms Used In Homicide written by Jenny Mouzos and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Firearms categories.

Court Outcomes For Firearm Offences In Australia

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Author : Megan Davies
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008

Court Outcomes For Firearm Offences In Australia written by Megan Davies and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Firearms and crime categories.

The term 'firearm offence' captures a broad spectrum of offending behaviour, from insecure storage of firearms to use in the commission of a violent crime, and hence a similarly broad spectrum of criminal conduct. The primary legislative framework for sentencing of firearm offences is based on enacted legislation in each jurisdiction that defines specific firearm-related offences, alongside minimum and maximum penalties. While offences largely relate to use, possession, ownership, registration, purchase, sale and storage of firearms, jurisdictional variation occurs in the range and classification of these offences, and the associated statutory penalty. Judicial discretion and the relative restriction of sentencing procedures operating in different jurisdictions can further act to influence a varying regime in the type and severity of sentences handed down. This research was undertaken in response to concerns about how effective firearm penalties are in preventing firearm-related offences. While not an evaluation of the effectiveness of penalties per se, the report examines data from New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and the Australian Customs Service, to provide an overview of the type of firearm offences commonly brought before the courts, the outcomes from these proceedings, and the severity of sentences handed down.

Weapons Drugs And Crimes

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Author : Jenny Mouzos
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006

Weapons Drugs And Crimes written by Jenny Mouzos and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Social Science categories.

In recent years, legislative reforms have been introduced that seek to restrict the number of weapons in the community. These reforms have centred on knives carried in public places and on firearm ownership and possession. The focus on knives is of particular importance, as according to statistics for both homicides and armed robberies they are commonly the weapon of choice. Using data collected as part of the Drug Use Monitoring in Australia (DUMA) program, this paper explores the link between weapons, drugs and crime, with a specific focus on weapon ownership and possession.

The Use Of Taser Weapons By The Western Australia Police

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Author : Western Australia. Corruption and Crime Commission
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010

The Use Of Taser Weapons By The Western Australia Police written by Western Australia. Corruption and Crime Commission and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Police categories.

The Corruption and Crime Commission (“the Commission”) examined Taser weapon use in Western Australia from 2007 to 2009. This involved three main data sources: WAPOL data about Use of Force reports from 2007 to 2009; the Commission's assessment and review3 work, pursuant to section 18 of the Corruption and Crime Commission Act 2003 (“the CCC Act”); and detailed analysis of Use of Force reports for the periods December 2007, July 2008 and between July and September 2009. -- The majority of Taser weapon use by WAPOL is reasonable and the Taser weapon is an effective tool to assist police perform their duties. However: firearm use has increased since the introduction of Taser weapons, and injuries to police officers have remained the same; Taser weapons are being used for compliance, including against indigenous people and those suffering mental illness, contrary to the intention of the WAPOL policy; Taser weapons are causing injury. There is a risk that Taser weapon use will lead to a death; and there is evidence in Western Australia that Taser weapons are being used in situations for which they were not intended to be used and where such use is potentially excessive or improper. This appears to be an increasing trend. The threshold for Taser weapon use and related policy environment needs to be changed to avert this trend.

The Use Of Taser Weapons By Western Australia Police

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Author : Western Australia. Corruption and Crime Commission
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010

The Use Of Taser Weapons By Western Australia Police written by Western Australia. Corruption and Crime Commission and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Police categories.

The Corruption and Crime Commission (“the Commission”) examined Taser weapon use in Western Australia from 2007 to 2009. This involved three main data sources: WAPOL data about Use of Force reports from 2007 to 2009; the Commission's assessment and review3 work, pursuant to section 18 of the Corruption and Crime Commission Act 2003 (“the CCC Act”); and detailed analysis of Use of Force reports for the periods December 2007, July 2008 and between July and September 2009. -- The majority of Taser weapon use by WAPOL is reasonable and the Taser weapon is an effective tool to assist police perform their duties. However: firearm use has increased since the introduction of Taser weapons, and injuries to police officers have remained the same; Taser weapons are being used for compliance, including against indigenous people and those suffering mental illness, contrary to the intention of the WAPOL policy; Taser weapons are causing injury. There is a risk that Taser weapon use will lead to a death; and there is evidence in Western Australia that Taser weapons are being used in situations for which they were not intended to be used and where such use is potentially excessive or improper. This appears to be an increasing trend. The threshold for Taser weapon use and related policy environment needs to be changed to avert this trend.

Weapon Use In Commission Of An Offence

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Author : Australian Institute of Criminology
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003

Weapon Use In Commission Of An Offence written by Australian Institute of Criminology and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with categories.

'Recorded Crime - Victims, Australia', a publication from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, presents national crime statistics relating to victims of a selected range of offences that have been recorded by police. Between 2001 and 2002, the proportion of murders, attempted murders, kidnapping/abductions and robberies that involved a weapon decreased. In 2002, attempted murder was the offence most likely to involve either a firearm (22 per cent) or knife (35 per cent) whereas sexual assault was the offence least likely to involve a weapon. Between 2001 and 2002, the largest decreases in the type of weapon used in an offence were for firearms used in attempted murders, which dropped from 29 per cent to 22 per cent, and knives used in murders, which dropped from 29 per cent to 23 per cent.

Violent Deaths And Firearms In Australia

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Author : Satyanshu Kumar Mukherjee
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996-01-01

Violent Deaths And Firearms In Australia written by Satyanshu Kumar Mukherjee and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-01-01 with Firearms accidents categories.

This publication presents data about firearms deaths and violent deaths, and examines some trends over the past eighty years. It aims to assist in the better understanding of the relationship between violent death and use of firearms in Australia. Statistical information is collated from a number of sources including the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Police Service annual reports, and the Australian Institute of Criminology's National Homicide Monitoring program.