Publication

July 2004 policy paper outlining the UK government's aim to reduce the proliferation of small arms and light weapons by controlling their supply, reducing their availability, and addressing the demands for such weapons. The paper offers a short definition of what constitutes small arms and light weapons as well as a summary of the international community's response to the problem. It also outlines the efforts and responsibilities of various UK government departments and agencies to curb the proliferation of small arms.