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<p>All export licence applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis against the
Consolidated EU and National Arms Export Licensing Criteria and the prevailing circumstances
at the time of each application. Criterion 2 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. An export licence would not be granted
if there was a clear risk that the goods to be exported might be used for internal
repression.</p><p> </p><p>Foreign and Commonwealth Office posts overseas have a standing
requirement to monitor developments in human rights and conflicts in their respective
countries and to report back if there are any developments that might affect licensing
policy. In addition, open source material such as NGO reporting is used to make such
assessments.</p><p> </p><p>Licences are revoked on a case-by-case basis if the proposed
export is judged to be no longer compatible with the Consolidated Criteria. Existing
licences, and the processing of new export licences, may be suspended, again on a
case-by-case basis, where the security conditions in the export destination deteriorate
to the point that it is not possible to make a judgement as to whether a particular
licence remains consistent with the Consolidated Criteria.</p><p> </p>
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