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Export Control Act 2002 - 2007 Review of Export Control Legislation

Starting Date: 18-06-07

Closing Date: 30-09-07

2007 REVIEW OF EXPORT CONTROL LEGISLATION

At the time of the introduction of secondary legislation in May 2004 under the Export Control Act 2002, the Government made a public commitment to undertake a Post Implementation Review of the new controls three years after introduction, in accordance with Cabinet Office ‘Better Regulation’ Guidelines.

This consultation is an important opportunity to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of what we did in 2004 and, where appropriate, assess possible options for changes to the controls, including in relation to trading in military goods conducted by UK persons overseas; the provision of ancillary services such as transportation; the production of controlled goods overseas under licence from UK companies or by UK subsidiaries; the transfer of equipment for military use in embargoed destinations; and restrictions on the export of goods that could be used for torture.

This paper invites evidence-based views on the likely impact and effectiveness of any potential change option, as well as inviting views on any alternative options.

At the end of the consultation period, 30 September 2007, the Government will carefully analyse all responses received. The Government intends to publish the initial results of that analysis by 31 December 2007.

June 2007

 

Consultation Documents

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