Weapons sale challenge

Published date24 April 2024
Publication titlePaisley Daily Express
Palestinian human rights organisation Al-Haq is bringing legal action against the Department for Business and Trade over decisions to not suspend licences for the export of weapons and military equipment

At a preliminary hearing yesterday, lawyers argued the government is acting unlawfully and is wrong to find that continued licensing of arms to Israel for use in Gaza is lawful.

Victoria Wakefield KC, for Al-Haq, said the Trade Secretary is...

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