Photo credit: Control Arms

Photo credit: Control Arms

The Arms Trade Treaty: a global arms trade standard

The global treaty to regulate the international arms trade – the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) – became international law in 2014. While it has the potential to reduce suffering and death resulting from irresponsible and poorly regulated arms and ammunition sales, there is still a lot of work to do to ensure that the ATT fulfils its purpose.

Our work

Saferworld was instrumental in developing the concept of the ATT and we worked for over 20 years to bring it into force. Now that the Treaty is in place, we are working to ensure it is properly implemented. We provide critical, analytical, legal and technical support to countries as they develop and implement the laws and regulations needed to comply with their ATT commitments.

Our technical expertise in arms control and our contribution to ATT advocacy is complemented by the efforts of our international civil society partners. Together, we mobilise and influence public and political opinion to ensure the Treaty is applied effectively by as many states as possible.

Publications

The Arms Trade Treaty: Preparing for the next decade

Reports & briefings

The Arms Trade Treaty: Preparing for the next decade

Implementing Article 7.7 of the Arms Trade Treaty

Reports & briefings

Implementing Article 7.7 of the Arms Trade Treaty

ATT Expert Group virtual meeting no. 10 – key takeaways

ATT Expert Group virtual meeting no. 10 – key takeaways

All publications

News and analysis

The real-world costs of cutting the Arms Trade Treaty process

The real-world costs of cutting the Arms Trade Treaty process

Launching the new Arms Trade Litigation Monitor website

Launching the new Arms Trade Litigation Monitor website

Running on the spot: The Sixth Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty

Running on the spot: The Sixth Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty

All news and analysis

Stories of change

The Arms Trade Treaty Expert Group

The Arms Trade Treaty Expert Group

2 December 2014

We have an Arms Trade Treaty!

We have an Arms Trade Treaty!

Broadening dialogue on responsible arms control in China

Broadening dialogue on responsible arms control in China

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