The Scope and Implications of a Tracing Mechanism for Small Arms and Light Weapons.
Greene, Owen J. Schutz, F.
Greene, Owen J.
Schutz, F.
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2003
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The illegal proliferation of small arms and light weapons (SALW) is a global problem, and one consequence of this illicit trade is that regions can become flooded with these guns before, during and following a violent conflict. Effective tracing of these arms requires adequate marking and record-keeping systems as well as improved international co-operation by relevant authorities. This publication argues that the main obstacles to progress in this area are political in nature, rather than technological. Other issues discussed include: the selection of categories and types of SALWs for inclusion in a tracing mechanism; and the structures and institutions required for an effective firearms tracing system.
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Greene, O.J. and Schutz, F. (2003). Chapter 1. Overview Paper. In: United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research. The Scope and Implications of a Tracing Mechanism for Small Arms and Light Weapons. Geneva: United Nations Publications. UNIDIR.
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