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Recommendation 44
44
Acknowledged
The quickening pace of technology advancements and the expected changes in the character of conflict...
Conclusion
The quickening pace of technology advancements and the expected changes in the character of conflict will require swift and holistic action to ensure that the current international approach to technology governance remains fit-for-purpose. (Paragraph 134) 50 Developments in UK Strategic Export Controls
Government Response Summary
The government notes the committee's conclusion regarding technology governance and states that discussions about changes to the Criteria began in late 2021, leading to amendments aligning them with international legal obligations and strategic export objectives.
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The Government notes the Committees’ conclusions. Discussions about potential changes to the Criteria, beyond those that were necessary as a result of the UK leaving the European Union (EU), only began in late 2021. As a result of these discussions, it was decided to amend the Criteria to more closely align them to the UK’s international legal obligations, including the Arms Trade Treaty, and to better reflect the Government’s strategic export objectives.