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<p>Article 32(1) of the Export Control Order 2008 (as amended) empowers my Rt. Hon.
Friend the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills to vary or revoke
export licences at any time. The 2008 Order does not specify the grounds on which
a licence may be revoked. In practice the reasons include:</p><p> </p><p>(i) As a
result of the imposition of EU or UN sanctions;</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>(ii)
Where there has been a change in Government policy in respect of the export of certain
goods, or the export of specified goods to a certain destination, and the proposed
export is no longer consistent with the revised policy;</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>(iii)
Where there has been a change in circumstances in the destination country or region
such that the proposed export is no longer consistent with the Consolidated EU and
National Arms Export Licensing Criteria or with other relevant, announced, policies;</p><p>
</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>(iv) Where new information has come to light about a particular
export which indicates that the proposed export is no longer consistent with the Consolidated
EU and National Arms Export Licensing Criteria or with other relevant, announced,
policies;</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>(v) Where an exporter has failed to comply
with the terms and conditions of the licence, or as a result of enforcement action
by HMRC/UK Border Agency; and</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>(vi) For administrative
reasons, such as a company ceasing to trade and therefore no longer being able to
use the licence, or where the exporter requests an amendment to a licence and revoking
and re-issuing it is simpler than making an amendment.</p><p> </p>
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