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UK Export Control Organisation (ECO) Publishes Latest Version of Consolidated List of Military and Dual-Use Items

On 16 November, the ECO published a new version of its consolidated list of controlled military and dual-use items that require an export licence issued by the ECO. The list includes items such as radioactive sources and torture goods. It also includes dual-use items (that are designed for civilian purposes, which also potentially have a military … Continue Reading

New EU Trade Rules for Torture Goods

The European Permanent Representatives Committee (COREPER) has approved amendments with regard to EU rules that govern the sale and export of goods that can be used for capital punishment or torture. The proposed amendments to Regulation 1236/2005 include: A prohibition on the brokering of equipment, which is subject to a ban and listed in Annex … Continue Reading
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