Mary Henry (Independent)

I am sure that the Minister does not mean to trivialise domestic violence, but such a long time usually passes between people being reported and convicted that a considerable amount of trouble may occur. People involved in domestic violence always withdraw complaints. If someone has a conviction for or history of significant violence, one should consider not allowing that person to have a firearm. Of course, people could use knives. As the Minister said, a gun is not needed to do the final act.