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Debate between Victoria Prentis and Christine Jardine
Thursday 9th May 2024

(6 months, 4 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Victoria Prentis Portrait The Attorney General
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As the hon. Gentleman knows, I cannot give my specific legal advice. I cannot share that with the House—it is for the Government alone—but I can say that the Foreign Secretary has reviewed the most recent advice from the IHL cell. That has informed his decision that there is not a clear risk that the items exported from the UK might be used to commit or facilitate a serious violation of IHL. It leaves our position on export licences unchanged, but that position is kept under review.

Christine Jardine Portrait Christine Jardine (Edinburgh West) (LD)
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9. What steps she is taking to prosecute perpetrators of fraud and economic crime.