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To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessments he has made of the potential risk that arms exports licensed by the UK Government to the United Arab Emirates might be diverted and used to commit or facilitate a serious violation of international humanitarian law in Sudan.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessments he has made of the potential risk that arms exports licensed by the UK Government to the United Arab Emirates might be diverted and used to commit or facilitate a serious violation of international humanitarian law in Sudan.
We take very seriously any allegations of UK military equipment ending up in Sudan in breach of the UK arms embargo. However, after extensive assessment, we have found no evidence of UK weapons or ammunition being used in Sudan.
We keep all our licensing decisions under close review, and we reviewed over 3,000 current and historic licences in recent months, considering any destinations where there are allegations of diversion to Sudan. We have not found any that required suspension or revocation.
Between 2021-2025, there were 29 refusals for Standard Individual Export Licences (SIELs) for the UAE, the majority of which were under Criteria 7 of the UK’s Strategic Export Licensing Criteria, which considers risk of diversion.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the regulatory framework governing the import of gold linked to conflict and human rights abuses; what steps his Department is taking to improve oversight and enforcement in that area; and whether...
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the regulatory framework governing the import of gold linked to conflict and human rights abuses; what steps his Department is taking to improve oversight and enforcement in that area; and whether...
The trade of illicit gold linked to conflict undermines the rule of law and has no place in UK supply chains and our global economy. The Government engages with the gold industry, in particular the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) and the World Gold Council, as well as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development to support responsible sourcing and rigorous due diligence standards.
In the Trade Strategy, the Government launched a review into responsible business conduct. The review is still progressing and considering the effectiveness of the UK's current regime and the merits of alternative measures to support responsible business practices. We shall update the House when the review is complete.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to mitigate the risk that licensed arms exports to third countries could be diverted for use by armed groups involved in the conflict in Sudan.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to mitigate the risk that licensed arms exports to third countries could be diverted for use by armed groups involved in the conflict in Sudan.
Sudan is at the heart of our diplomatic efforts. We are doing everything possible to end the horrific violence that is taking place, to protect civilians, deliver aid, and secure a lasting ceasefire.
There is a longstanding UK arms embargo in place for the whole of the country and we are not aware of any UK weapons or ammunition being used in Sudan.
We rigorously assess export licences to prevent diversion or misuse, including via third countries. Where credible concerns arise we will take action, including refusing, suspending, or revoking licences. The risk of diversion is the single biggest reason export licences are refused. Breaches of our export controls are subject to criminal sanction.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential risk that licenced arms sales to third countries could be diverted for use by armed groups involved in the conflict in Sudan.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential risk that licenced arms sales to third countries could be diverted for use by armed groups involved in the conflict in Sudan.
Sudan is at the heart of our diplomatic efforts. We are doing everything possible to end the horrific violence that is taking place, to protect civilians, deliver aid, and secure a lasting ceasefire.
There is a longstanding UK arms embargo in place for the whole of the country and we are not aware of any UK weapons or ammunition being used in Sudan.
We rigorously assess export licences to prevent diversion or misuse, including via third countries. Where credible concerns arise we will take action, including refusing, suspending, or revoking licences. The risk of diversion is the single biggest reason export licences are refused. Breaches of our export controls are subject to criminal sanction.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will discuss with (a) the Westminster Foundation, (b) the Interparliamentary Union and (c) other international bodies the funding of opposition parties in Sudan prior to the forthcoming election and referendum in that country.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will discuss with (a) the Westminster Foundation, (b) the Interparliamentary Union and (c) other international bodies the funding of opposition parties in Sudan prior to the forthcoming election and referendum in that country.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he (a) last visited and (b) next plans to visit Sudan.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he (a) last visited and (b) next plans to visit Sudan.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to the Government of Sudan on the abduction of opposition politicians and activists in that country.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to the Government of Sudan on the abduction of opposition politicians and activists in that country.