While the right to possess firearms is an inviolable democratic tenet, the existing process for obtaining a permit will be scrutinized and more rigorous screening processes will be adopted. Minors will be prohibited from using firearms unless accompanied by a parent. While local police forces will be armed with the latest equipment, there will be a ban on automatic assault weapons. A total ban on the sale of firearms to those convicted of serious felony violations will be enacted.

Except police and security forces, there will be a total ban on possession of any type of weapon on all educational campuses. Offenders may face the threat of expulsion and criminal charges. Increased patrolling and vigilance on campuses will be made possible by increasing the number of security personnel. Students with prior criminal records will also be closely monitored. I also propose to increase lighting, emergency, and night services on campuses.

I strongly believe in adopting any required measure to protect women and children from the trauma of abuse and rape. Convicted child offenders will face potential life sentences. I will also improve social conditions to facilitate rape and sexual assault victims to cope with their agony; such cases will also be brought to trial at the earliest and the confidentiality of the victims will be maintained, if necessary. Surveillance will be increased and rehabilitation programs will be made mandatory for offenders.
 

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