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<p>The Government operates one of the most robust export control regimes in the world.
We will not issue any export licences that are inconsistent with the Consolidated
Criteria, including Criterion 2(c): whether there is a clear risk that the goods might
be used in the commission of a serious violation of International Humanitarian Law.</p><p>
</p><p>The UK does not routinely track the use of specific weapons once sold to another
country. Our current approach is to focus on a rigorous risk assessment before a licence
is issued and consider whether goods might be used in a way which is inconsistent
with the Consolidated Criteria. The UK does not carry out end-use verification checks
overseas once the licence is issued. However, we can and do respond quickly to changing
international situations and review, suspend or revoke licences as necessary when
circumstances require.</p><p> </p><p>We have played a leading role in diplomatic efforts,
including bringing together key international actors to try to find a peaceful solution.
I visited the region from 25 to 29 September in support of UN efforts to make political
progress and alleviate the humanitarian situation. I met Yemeni, Saudi, Emirati and
Oman representatives, as well as UN Special Envoy Martin Griffiths and urged all parties
to engage constructively with the UN Special Envoy in order to reach an enduring political
settlement in Yemen. The UK has also hosted a series of Quad meetings of foreign ministers
from the US, United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, and the former Foreign Secretary
visited Aden in March, which was the first visit to Yemen by a Western foreign minister
since the start of the conflict in 2015.</p>
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