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<p>The United Kingdom operates one of the most rigorous and transparent arms export
control regimes in the world, and is committed to promoting robust and effective national
and international arms export control regimes. We do not approve exports where there
is a clear risk that the export could be used in any way which would contravene any
of the Consolidated EU and National Arms Export Licensing Criteria (known as the Consolidated
Criteria). Risks around human rights violations and conflict are a key part of our
assessment. The Government will not issue an export licence if there is a clear risk
that the proposed export might be used for internal repression or to provoke or prolong
armed conflicts or aggravate existing tensions or conflicts in the country of final
destination.</p>
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