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Cluster Munitions (Prohibition of Development and Aquisition) Bill

To prohibit the development, acquisition, possession, transfer and use of cluster munitions and their components; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

27 October 2007

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This bill would make it illegal in the UK to develop, acquire, possess, transfer or use cluster munitions or their components. It would create offences and penalties for breaches and apply to people and organisations in the UK, with the aim of preventing civilian harm and aligning with humanitarian law.

Key Points

Prohibits the development, acquisition, possession, transfer and use of cluster munitions and their components.
Creates offences and penalties for breaches and provides enforcement mechanisms.
Covers connected purposes to give the ban full scope and enforceability.

Who is affected?

UK residents and organisations (including individuals, companies and charities) that might develop, acquire, possess, transfer or use cluster munitions or their components.Defence and arms-sector players (manufacturers, exporters, suppliers and contractors).Public authorities, regulators and enforcement agencies (eg Home Office, MOD and export control bodies).Logistics, transport and research sectors involved in handling, studying or supplying related items.

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