Queensland Tribunal Upholds Gun Licence Revocation for Sovereign Citizen
Queensland sovereign citizen known as ‘His Serene Highness’ loses appeal for return of gun licence
The Guardian
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A Queensland tribunal has upheld the revocation of Kent Jenkinson's firearms licence due to his sovereign citizen beliefs, which the police argued made him unfit to possess weapons. Despite Jenkinson's claims of non-violence and political entitlement, the tribunal prioritized public safety in its decision.
- 01Kent Jenkinson's firearms licence was revoked due to his sovereign citizen ideologies.
- 02The police argued that individuals with such beliefs cannot be trusted with weapons.
- 03Jenkinson claimed he was non-violent and entitled to his political beliefs.
- 04The tribunal found a strong public interest in denying him a gun licence.
- 05Jenkinson had previously received a caution for unlawful firearm disposal.
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The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal has upheld the decision of the Queensland Police Service to revoke the firearms licence of Kent Jenkinson, a self-identified sovereign citizen who referred to himself as “His Serene Highness.” The police argued that Jenkinson's ideologies made him unfit to possess firearms, citing concerns about public safety. During the tribunal, Jenkinson claimed he was non-violent and entitled to his political beliefs, despite previously being associated with individuals linked to the Anti-Corruption Academy. Although the tribunal found no evidence suggesting Jenkinson posed a risk to public safety, it emphasized the strong public interest in denying him a gun licence, particularly given his past caution for unlawful firearm disposal. The tribunal concluded that the public would likely be concerned about a person with sovereign citizenship beliefs being entrusted with a weapon.
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This decision reinforces the stance of Queensland authorities on public safety regarding firearm possession by individuals with unconventional beliefs.
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