NEW ACTION: Call on your MP to support the Arms Trade Bill

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Dear Friend,

Zarah Sultana’s [Arms Trade (Inquiry and Suspension) Bill]([link removed]) is listed for a [Second Reading]([link removed]) in Parliament on Friday 14th March. Call on your MP to support the Bill!

The Bill makes provision for an inquiry to determine whether UK arms exported around the world have been used in violation of international law and to immediately suspend arms exports to states where it cannot be demonstrated that arms sold will not be used in violation of international law.

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The UK’s arms export system is rotten to its core.

Last month former UK diplomat and policy adviser to the Foreign Office [Mark Smith published testimony]([link removed]) stating that he saw illegality and complicity with war crimes when he was lead adviser on arms sales policy. According to Smith, Ministers and senior officials protected arms deals for weapons used in horrific crimes in Gaza and Yemen.

While the situation could not be more dire and urgent, because the Bill is listed to be heard 6th on Friday, it likely won’t be debated at all.

This government is trying to evade accountability and scrutiny for the devastating impact of UK arms exports. Urge your MP to take action!

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In solidarity,

Katie Fallon

Advocacy Manager, Campaign Against Arms Trade

Campaign Against Arms Trade

Unit 1.9, The Green House,
244 - 254 Cambridge Heath Road,
London
E2 9DA

Tel: 020 7281 0297

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