The new Firearms Control Bill is a milestone in the criminal justice system of South Africa.

BBC: SA targets guns

Mrs May's letter constituted a "supplementary" response to the committee's 2010 report into firearms control, which was prompted by the murder of 12 people in Cumbria by gunman Derrick Bird.

BBC: Political reporter, BBC News

Opening a debate on firearms control on 20 December 2010, he ruled out the "wholesale change" of gun laws but said there was an "opportunity for careful adjustment" on legislation surrounding criminals.

BBC: Debate on firearms control