Scotland - Personal Licence Refresher Training - Revocations
2015
Over the last two year JG&P have reported on the Scottish Personal Licence requirement’s in respect of Refresher training and the requirement to notify the relevant Board. Despite similar warnings from a number of different sources many Personal Licence holders failed to meet these obligations and forfeited their licences as a result. Reports estimated up to 10,000 people faced forfeiture.
The sting in the tail was that persons who suffered forfeiture for these failings were barred from reapplying for a licence for 5 years.
On 4th August 2015, the Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2015 received Royal Assent becoming law. Amongst the various provisions was the removal of the 5 year ban. Although the revocations invoked by the various Boards remain, unfortunate former licensees are now at liberty to reapply for a licence immediately and are not required to wait 5 years, subject to the completion of refresher training and notification to the relevant Board.
This will come as a great relief to many.
If you require assistance with your personal licence application, whether you are a new applicant or seeking a licence after forfeiture, we can help. Our team of paralegals can help you collate the necessary paperwork and submit your application, all you have to do is get in touch for a quote.