The Gaza conflict and British arms exports: a case study in lamentable decision-making

Nicholas Gilby, 19 August 2014

Just over two weeks ago, I questioned whether there was a review of British arms export licences for Israel, in the wake of the recent conflict in Gaza. About one week ago the British Government announced the findings of its review of licensed exports to Israel. It sets out the lamentable Ministerial decision-making around export […]

Interview in the Daily Record

Nicholas Gilby, 10 August 2014

The Daily Record has published an interview with me about the arms trade. (By the way I would not claim to be an “industry expert”.)

Is there a review of British arms export licences for Israel?

Nicholas Gilby, 4 August 2014

The current conflict in Gaza is resulting in grievous loss of civilian life. Three Israeli civilians have been killed and around 1,800 Palestinians. Atrocities have been committed against civilians, almost all by the Israeli Defence Forces (as follows from the above figures), including well-publicised ones condemned by the US Government and UN Secretary-General.

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