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<p>The UK operates one of the most rigorous and transparent export control systems
in the world. All export licence applications are rigorously assessed on a case-by-case
basis against the Consolidated EU and National Arms Export Licensing Criteria, taking
into account all prevailing circumstances at the time of application, including reports
from Non-government Organisations and our overseas network. In particular, Criterion
Two concerns the ‘respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in the country
of final destination as well as respect by that country for international humanitarian
law.</p><p>The Government will not issue an export licence if to do so would be inconsistent
with any provision of the Consolidated Criteria, including if there is a clear risk
that the proposed export might be used for internal repression. This assessment takes
into account the specific end user and intended end use of the goods.</p><p>In this
particular case the licence was issued for the temporary export of the equipment for
demonstration purposes and a condition of the licence was that the goods would remain
under the control of the exporter.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>
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