Resources

Saferworld statement on UK arms exports report by the Committees on Arms Export Controls (CAEC)

Saferworld welcomes the publication of the report on UK arms exports during 2016 by the Committees on Arms Export Controls (CAEC).

Much ado about nothing? Reflections on the third ATT Conference of States Parties

The third annual Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty provided a largely familiar tale of frustration and disappointment.

Will Brexit lower arms transfer control standards?

As with many aspects of UK political, social and economic life, Brexit is likely to have an impact on the rules governing UK arms transfers. Elizabeth Kirkham

Brexit and the future of UK arms transfer controls

International efforts to prevent diversion of arms and dual-use goods transfers: challenges and priorities

The diversion of conventional arms from the state into the hands of unauthorised users - such as armed groups - is a major cause for concern in regions of conflict and instability.

News and resources

Developing controls on international transfers of arms and dual-use goods: workshop summary report

This report summarises discussions which took place during 13-15 December 2016 at a Technical Expert Working Group (TEWG) on dual-use trade controls workshop in Beijing, China.

Court action to implement the Arms Trade Treaty

Originally published on the Forum on the Arms Trade's Looking Ahead blog, Roy Isbister looks at the UK High Court hearing in 2017 to review the legality of  UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia in light of violations of international humanitarian law in Yemen.

UK Government offers predictable and inadequate response to MPs’ concerns on the use of UK arms in Yemen

The UK Government’s response this week to the recent First Joint Report of the Business, Innovation and Skills and International Development Committees of Session 2016–17 on The use of UK-manufactured arms in Yemen is woefully inadequate, says Saferworld.