REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

Act No. 22 of 1995 - A Summary

An Act to amend the Firearms Act, Chap 16:01 The Firearms (Amendment) Act, 22 of 1995

This Act inter alia establishes the Firearms Appeal Board. The Board's purpose is to hear and determine appeals from the decision of the Commissioner of Police under sections 17 &21 of the Firearms Act, Chap. 16:01(section 7 of Act 22 of 1995).

A person aggrieved (dissatisfied) by the decision of the Commissioner of Police not to grant him/her a firearm licence, certificate or permit, or to revoke (cancel) it, may appeal to the Firearms Appeal Board to review the decision.

Section 7 In the deliberation of an appeal, the board shall either: -

• dismiss the appeal: or
• allow the appeal and direct the Commissioner of Police with or without conditions to grant or reinstate the licence, permit or certificate.

The Board shall consist of the Chairman of the Police Complaints Authority and two other members to be appointed by the President for a period of three (3) years and eligible for reappointment on such remuneration and terms and conditions as the President shall determine.

The Board may regulate its own procedure and that of conducting appeals. It shall hear applications in camera (privately) and may permit: -

• an applicant or his representative;
• the Commissioner and his representative, to appear before the Board. The majority of the members determine the decision of the Board.

The Board with the approval of the Prime Minister may by regulations or otherwise confer powers and impose duties on any public officer or any authority of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago for the purpose of the exercise of its functions.