Citation(s) from the GunPolicy.org literature library
New Zealand. 2012 ‘International Tracing.’ National Report of New Zealand on its Implementation of the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (UNPoA); Section 8, p. 8. New York NY: Permanent Mission of New Zealand to the United Nations. 1 January
Relevant contents
Section 8: International Tracing
Laws, regulations and administrative procedures
22. Does your country have procedures in place to trace SALW? YES
Tracing requests
22.2. Which government agency is responsible for making a tracing request to another country?
New Zealand Police
22.3. What information does the designated agency include in a tracing request? (check relevant boxes)
a) Circumstances under which the SALW was found: YES
b) Reasons why the SALW is considered to be illegal or illicit: YES
c) The intended use of the information being sought: YES
d) Any markings on the SALW: YES
e) Type/calibre of SALW: YES
f) Other: [No response]
22.4 When receiving information related to SALW as a result of your country's tracing request, does your country have procedures in place to ensure that all restrictions placed on its use are respected, and the confidentiality of such information is guaranteed? YES
Responses for tracing requests
22.5 Which government agency is responsible for responding to a tracing request from another country?
New Zealand Police…
Cooperation with INTERPOL
23. During the reporting period, has your country cooperated on the issue of tracing SALW with the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL)? NO
[SALW = Small Arms and Light Weapons]
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