Export Control Joint Unit News Today

On May 21, 2024, the UK Department for Business & Trade's Export Control Joint Unit published notice to exporters 2024/11 regarding its new guidance on the sale of oil tankers to countries...

On May 1, 2024, the UK's financial sanctions regulator – the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation ("OFSI") – launched a new Frequently Asked Quesstion service...

On 11 March 2024, the UK expanded its export control regime to include new controls on specific emerging technologies, such as quantum computing, semiconductor technologies and additive...

Government faces judicial review over its assessments of whether Israel is breaking international law in Gaza

2023 was another significant year for UK sanctions. The UK government has continued to implement new sanctions against Russia in response to its illegal war in Ukraine, including...

The Government is cracking down on exports of quantum computers to foreign buyers amid mounting concerns that the technology could be weaponised by foreign militaries.

Foreign Affairs Committee chair sent David Cameron a list of questions about UK arms export policy, but says his response raises further questions

A legal document reveals that whilst ministers were giving public reassurances about Israel’s compliance with international humanitarian law, in private there were major concerns in the Foreign Office about Israel’s behaviour.

Foreign secretary told MPs he had not made formal decision to continue, but papers reveal he recommended move

Legal document shows unit advised foreign secretary of 'serious concerns' Israel had breached international law as early as 10 November