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<p>All export licence applications are considered on a case-by-case basis against
the Consolidated EU and National Arms Export Licensing Criteria based on the most
up-to-date information and analysis available at the time, including reports from
NGOs and our overseas network. We will not license the export of items where to do
so would be inconsistent with any provision of the Consolidated Criteria. In particular,
we assessed both licences against Criterion 2(a) – whether there is a clear risk that
the goods might be used for internal repression.</p><p>Each application must be supported
by an undertaking from the end-user which sets out the intended purpose of the goods.
This undertaking is considered as part of the overall assessment process but we do
not rely solely on assurances given by the recipient state in deciding whether or
not to grant a licence. As part of our assessment under Criterion 2 we consider all
relevant information, including the behaviour of the end user with regard to respect
for human rights. In this case, as part of the assessment, the British Embassy in
Honduras was consulted thoroughly on the end user and stated end use.</p><p>The first
licence granted in December 2016 was for a temporary export for demonstration purposes;
a condition of the licence was that the goods were returned to the UK within 12 months,
this licence has now expired. Our records show that the licence granted in August
2017 has not been used and currently no goods have yet been shipped. I therefore do
not consider that the goods licensed for export could have been used against protestors.</p><p>No
licences have been revoked or suspended for Honduras. We are keeping the situation
under careful review.</p><p>I am withholding the name of the exporter because information
on export licence applicants is confidential.</p>
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