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Take a look through external analysis of cases documented by this initiative as well as broader commentary on issues related to arms trade litigation. Use the filters to search for opinion pieces and academic journals, as well as podcasts, live events and more.

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29 January 2021

UK Arms Exports to Saudi Arabia: Q & A

Louisa Brooke-Holland and Ben Smith | House of Commons Library

This briefing paper discusses UK arms exports to Saudi Arabia, with a particular focus on the risk of their use in Yemen in light of the scale of alleged IHL and IHRL violations by the Saudi-led coalition. It also provides an overview and discussion on CAAT's judicial review proceedings.

13 October 2020

Great responsibility: A legislative reform agenda for US arms transfers and civilian harm

Centre for Civilians in Conflict

This brief provides recommendations for arms transfers reform that can be implemented through creative legislation and targeted oversight.

16 April 2020

Belgian Arms Exports Halved Due to Court Decision

Vredesactie

This article closely analyses Belgian arms exports statistics from 2017 – 2020 to highlight the potential impact and significance of the 9 March 2020 judgement on arms exports to Saudi Arabia.

28 June 2019

Legal challenges to EU member states’ arms exports to Saudi Arabia: Current status and potential implications

Giovanna Maletta | SIPRI

This article provides a detailed overview of legal challenges against arms exports to Saudi Arabia, with a particular focus on the Italian and UK context.

01 April 2018

European Responsibility for War Crimes in Yemen – Complicity of RWM Italia and Italian Arms Export Authority?

European Centre for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR)

This case report from one of the claimants provides a detailed and comprehensive overview and analysis of the Italian legal challenge.