I haven't yet been able to find the full text of the proposed treaty. If anyone can point me in the right direction I'd appreciate it.
I did, however, find the following US stance quoted on the UN's website:
THOMAS COUNTRYMAN, Assistant Secretary for International Security and Nonproliferation, United States, speaking on behalf of the “P5” group (China, France, Russian Federation, United Kingdom, United States), said the group supported efforts aimed at establishing an international instrument that could help in solving illicit trafficking. A treaty should be simple, short and easy to implement, with specific goals and should not hinder the legitimate arms trade. An effective instrument would help to curb the illicit trade in conventional arms.
He added that the treaty should require States parties to establish national control systems based on international standards, and include adequate legislative procedures and inter-agency cooperation. The treaty’s scope should include the broadest range of arms, and cooperation and assistance should be important parts of future arrangements. States should establish national contact points and a support unit could be created to assist in matching needs with resources.
I added emphasis to the beginning of the second paragraph, but didn't change a word. Sure sounds like they plan to use this as an excuse to implement additional gun control.
I did, however, find the following US stance quoted on the UN's website:
THOMAS COUNTRYMAN, Assistant Secretary for International Security and Nonproliferation, United States, speaking on behalf of the “P5” group (China, France, Russian Federation, United Kingdom, United States), said the group supported efforts aimed at establishing an international instrument that could help in solving illicit trafficking. A treaty should be simple, short and easy to implement, with specific goals and should not hinder the legitimate arms trade. An effective instrument would help to curb the illicit trade in conventional arms.
He added that the treaty should require States parties to establish national control systems based on international standards, and include adequate legislative procedures and inter-agency cooperation. The treaty’s scope should include the broadest range of arms, and cooperation and assistance should be important parts of future arrangements. States should establish national contact points and a support unit could be created to assist in matching needs with resources.
I added emphasis to the beginning of the second paragraph, but didn't change a word. Sure sounds like they plan to use this as an excuse to implement additional gun control.
