Recently all the candidates for the position of PCC for Sussex were contacted with the questionnaire below: so far three of the five have responded. The results of the questionnaire will be published on or about Wednesday 7th November. In the mean time please view the questions and think how would have responded. Comments are, as always, welcome.
Should you be voted into office what is your view on firearms being held by honest law abiding members of the public for use in any and all legitimate shooting sports?
A= agree strongly
B= agree
C=leave things as they are
D= disagree
E= disagree strongly
F=no view
The current waiting times offered by Sussex police in regard to a renewal of a shotgun or firearms license is approximately 14 weeks. Given that, should the individual concerned have committed any sort of criminal act in the life of the previous certificate they would no longer be in possession of said firearms, do you think this process should be speeded up?
A= agree strongly
B= agree
C=leave things as they are
D= disagree
E= disagree strongly
F=no view
This particular part of Sussex is relatively rural and enjoys a selection of traditional country sports. These sports are well managed by the owners, but their efforts can be undermined by poaching. Do you consider that poaching should be handled in the same way as any other crime?
A= agree strongly
B= agree
C=leave things as they are
D= disagree
E= disagree strongly
F=no view
Given that poaching is a problem in many rural communities, an activity that is often carried out by organised gangs; and often in the cruellest of ways causing much suffering. Would you support the prosecution of such individuals to the fullest letter of the law?
A= agree strongly
B= agree
C=leave things as they are
D= disagree
E= disagree strongly
F=no view
Given the distances needed to be travelled by the police to get to our area, do you think a homeowner defending themselves, should they be attacked in their own home, has a right to do so?
A= agree strongly
B= agree
C=leave things as they are
D= disagree
E= disagree strongly
F=no view
Do you think that more clarification is needed on the subject of the previous question?
A= agree strongly
B= agree
C=leave things as they are
D= disagree
E= disagree strongly
F=no view
