Recommendations & Conclusions
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Recommendation
First Joint Report - Developments in U…
Deferred
We recommend that the Government improve the data that is available on Open Licences. The Government should publish data in the quarterly “pivot reports” on the precise equipment and quantities exported, the companies exporting the equipment and its intended destination, and each Strategic Export Controls Annual Report should include an …
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We recommend that the Government improve the data that is available on Open Licences. The Government should publish data in the quarterly “pivot reports” on the precise equipment and quantities exported, the companies exporting the equipment and its intended destination, and each Strategic Export Controls Annual Report should include an analysis of this data. The ability to provide this data should be an integral part of the new LITE IT system.
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Government response AI summary
The government states that current systems cannot provide precise equipment and quantity data for OIELs. It commits to considering what data would be most valuable for transparency when OIELs functionality is added to the new LITE system at a later phase.
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Recommendation
First Joint Report - Developments in U…
Deferred
We acknowledge that the EU arms control rules (other than the dual-use items) in Common Position 2008/944/CFSP are part of the CFSP, rather than trade policy, and could therefore have been included in an EU/UK foreign policy agreement but that the UK Government rejected such an agreement. However, we are …
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We acknowledge that the EU arms control rules (other than the dual-use items) in Common Position 2008/944/CFSP are part of the CFSP, rather than trade policy, and could therefore have been included in an EU/UK foreign policy agreement but that the UK Government rejected such an agreement. However, we are aware of the concerns regarding divergence between the EU and UK’s controls systems and in particular the UK’s loss of access to the EU’s information sharing systems, especially in respect of the denial of licences. The Government should explore options for an agreement that would grant it access to the EU’s information sharing protocols or explain in its response to our report why it does not deem this to be necessary. (Paragraph 53) Compliance and Enforcement
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Government response AI summary
The government acknowledges benefits from EU information sharing but defers any action, stating that future cooperation would be subject to broader UK-EU negotiations and could only take place in that context.
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Recommendation
First Joint Report - Developments in U…
Deferred
We acknowledge that the decisions regarding the sanctions imposed on Russia in 2014, that made the export of specified equipment for use in the oil industry in Russia subject to a licence, were made at an EU level. However now the UK has left the EU, in response to our …
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We acknowledge that the decisions regarding the sanctions imposed on Russia in 2014, that made the export of specified equipment for use in the oil industry in Russia subject to a licence, were made at an EU level. However now the UK has left the EU, in response to our report, the Government should set out the current UK measures in place in relation to the oil and gas industry in Russia and also provide data on the number of licence applications granted and refused for exports to Russia in relation to oil and gas since the invasion of Ukraine took place.
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Government response AI summary
The government will respond to this recommendation in a classified annex.
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Recommendation
First Joint Report - Developments in U…
Deferred
We accept the Government’s assertion that it keeps all licences under review and that they have the power to suspend, refuse or revoke licences as circumstances require. However, we also accept the considerable and longstanding concerns over arms exports to Israel especially where they might be used in the Occupied …
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We accept the Government’s assertion that it keeps all licences under review and that they have the power to suspend, refuse or revoke licences as circumstances require. However, we also accept the considerable and longstanding concerns over arms exports to Israel especially where they might be used in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. In response to our report, the Government should provide us with a detailed breakdown of licences granted for exports to Israel, including any end- use conditions. The Government should also provide details of licences that have been refused, suspended or revoked and the reasons for this action. We also recommend that exports to Israel are included as a case study in the next Strategic Export Controls Annual Report. (Paragraph 130) Future technological developments and the character of conflict
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Government response AI summary
The government will respond to this recommendation in a classified annex.
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Recommendation
First Joint Report - Developments in U…
Deferred
The rapid advancement of new technologies such as spyware is a major challenge for export control regimes. Given the Government’s assertion that it is inappropriate to move intrusion software and related licensable goods and technology into Category A of the UK’s trade controls system, in response to our report the …
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The rapid advancement of new technologies such as spyware is a major challenge for export control regimes. Given the Government’s assertion that it is inappropriate to move intrusion software and related licensable goods and technology into Category A of the UK’s trade controls system, in response to our report the Government should set out what action it is taking to address human rights concerns associated with surveillance technologies. The Government should also set out what action it is taking to ensure global human rights compliant regulatory frameworks are in place for such technologies. (Paragraph 141) Developments in UK Strategic Export Controls 51
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Government response AI summary
The government will respond to this recommendation in a classified annex.
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