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 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! |