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First Joint Report - Developments in UK Strategic Export Controls
Committees on Arms Export Controls
HC 282
Published 28 October 2022
Recommendations
26
Rejected
We have noted the record compound settlement agreed in early 2022 and understand the issues...
Recommendation
We have noted the record compound settlement agreed in early 2022 and understand the issues surrounding the public disclosure of further information relating to such settlements. However, we see no reason why data such as the name of the company, …
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Government Response Summary
The government rejects the recommendation to provide private data on settlements and steps to recover unlicensed goods, citing disclosure protocols under the Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005.
32
Rejected
By the end of 2022, the Government should commission an independent examination of whether the...
Recommendation
By the end of 2022, the Government should commission an independent examination of whether the Mills Review outcomes have been successfully implemented and have led to the intended outcomes. It is vital lessons are learned so as to not see …
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Government Response Summary
The government does not believe that a further independent examination of the Mills Review outcomes is necessary or proportionate, citing the full review of extant licences to Saudi Arabia overseen by senior officials and legal counsel following the Court of Appeal judgment.
45
Rejected
Para 135
The Government should review the impact of technological change and the evolution of the character...
Recommendation
The Government should review the impact of technological change and the evolution of the character of conflict and in its response to this report outline what changes it believes are necessary to make to current international agreements and arrangements on …
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Government Response Summary
The Government believes its export control policy is effective and efficient, and does not consider an independent review necessary or proportionate.