The Scope and Implications of a Tracing Mechanism for Small Arms and Light Weapons.
dc.contributor.author | Greene, Owen J. | * |
dc.contributor.author | Schutz, F. | * |
dc.date.accessioned | 2009-11-10T14:24:35Z | |
dc.date.available | 2009-11-10T14:24:35Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2003 | |
dc.identifier.citation | 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. | en |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10454/3892 | |
dc.description | No | en |
dc.description.abstract | 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. | en |
dc.language.iso | en | en |
dc.subject | Small arms | en |
dc.subject | Light weapons | en |
dc.subject | Tracing mechanism | en |
dc.subject | Firearms tracing system | en |
dc.subject | Gun control | en |
dc.subject | Illegal arms transfers | en |
dc.title | The Scope and Implications of a Tracing Mechanism for Small Arms and Light Weapons. | en |
dc.status.refereed | Yes | en |
dc.type | Book chapter | en |
dc.type.version | not applicable paper | en |
dc.relation.url | http://books.google.com/books?id=1D7ppwzg7DAC&source=gbs_navlinks_s |