Dear friend,
Email your MP now to demand they take action in Parliament for Yemen.
On 31st January, CAAT is taking the government back to court! The government will face a judicial review into its decision to continue to allow arms sales to Saudi Arabia despite overwhelming evidence of serious violations of International Humanitarian Law in Yemen.
Saudi-led Coalition bombardments of Yemen have killed at least 8,983 civilians, and have contributed to a devastating humanitarian disaster in the country.
Over half of Saudi Arabia’s combat aircraft used for the bombing raids are UK-supplied.
UK-made equipment used includes: Typhoon and Tornado aircraft, Paveway bombs and Brimstone and Stormshadow missiles. In total the UK has supplied at least £23 billion worth of arms to the Coalition.
The UK government must be held accountable for their actions.
Despite a previous Court of Appeal ruling in CAAT’s favour – which found that the government’s licensing decisions on arms to Saudi Arabia were ‘irrational and therefore unlawful’ – the UK government continues to export arms for use in Yemen.
Thank you for your support.
Katie Fallon
Campaign Against Arms Trade