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19/01/2017

Witness Statement by Oxfam

Appears in case: First Administrative Challenge against the Secretary of State for International Trade

Jurisdiction

United Kingdom

Locale

Armed Conflict in Yemen

Recipient State

Saudi Arabia

Document Type

Witness Statements

Oxfam, acting as second interveners in the case, provide a formal submission in the proceedings in relation to two matters. First, it provides factual material, information and evidence regarding the impact of teh conduct of the Saudi-led coalition on Yemen, on the provision of humanitarian assistance including by Oxfam, as well the impact of its conduct on civilians and civilian objects. Second, it provides a legal analysis of the rules of IHL and how they are applicable to the UK’s assessment of the export of arms and military equipment for use in Yemen.