Export Control Act 2002 (2002 c 28)

Enacted to regulate the export of military and dual-use items, the 2002 legislation strengthens controls on exports that could compromise national or international security. It provides the framework for issuing licences and legal duties for exporters to ensure compliance, particularly amidst growing global security concerns. The Act also includes provisions for penalties and enforcement, offering scope for regulations to evolve in response to technological advances and geopolitical shifts. This legislation reflects an effort to balance economic interests with the imperative to maintain national and global security standards.

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Export Control Act 2002 (2002 c 28)

Enacted to regulate the export of military and dual-use items, the 2002 legislation strengthens controls on exports that could compromise national or international security. It provides the framework for issuing licences and legal duties for exporters to ensure compliance, particularly amidst growing global security concerns. The Act also includes provisions for penalties and enforcement, offering scope for regulations to evolve in response to technological advances and geopolitical shifts. This legislation reflects an effort to balance economic interests with the imperative to maintain national and global security standards.

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