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Dear friend

YEMEN CONFLICT: HIGH COURT JUDGMENT

We have now received the judgment from the High Court for our latest court
case.

THE JUDGES REJECTED CAAT’S ARGUMENT that the PAST BOMBING OF SCHOOLS,
HOMES AND HOSPITALS BY THE SAUDI-LED COALITION in Yemen SHOULD MEAN THE UK
GOVERNMENT BLOCKS ANY FURTHER ARMS SALES that could be used in the conflict
by Saudi Arabia and its allies. With our colleagues from the Yemeni
organisation, Mwatana for Human Rights, we provided the court with details
of incidents which caused death and serious injury to scores of civilians.

The court took the view this week that without proof that the Saudi-led
coalition intended to target civilians in future, the UK Government could
ignore this dreadful history, and continue to issue licenses for new
weapons shipments.

CAAT IS APPALLED BY THIS JUDGMENT, WHICH FAILS THE PEOPLE OF YEMEN AND
FLIES IN THE FACE OF COMMON SENSE.

The bombing has directly caused the deaths of more than 8,000 people,
forced tens of thousands from their homes, and left many others facing the
impact of famine and disease. The UN estimates more than 377,000 people
have died in Yemen as a result of the war, from bombs, famine and disease
since the war began in 2015. Although there is a hopeful truce today, the
continued shipment of weapons to the region risks yet more harm and
conflict.

CAAT EXPRESSES ITS CONTINUING SOLIDARITY WITH THE PEOPLE OF YEMEN,
ESPECIALLY ALL THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY BRITISH-MADE WEAPONS.

We are consulting with our lawyers on the case, and will let you know
shortly about the next steps. In any event, it shows the importance of
continuing to put pressure on arms companies, Governments, and all those
who enable and encourage the export of deadly weapons. THE COURT CASE HAS
BEEN IMPORTANT IN KEEPING UP THIS PRESSURE, BUT IT IS ONLY PART OF A MUCH
WIDER CAMPAIGN BY ACTIVISTS ACROSS THE UK AND AROUND THE WORLD working for
peace and justice and an end to the arms trade.

Thank you for your continuing efforts and support.

Kirsten Bayes
CAMPAIGN AGAINST ARMS TRADE

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