Why is arms trade an issue

States commit to report on their present regulatory system, and their actual imports and exports of weapons. Visit Arms Trade Treaty Secretariat for more information. Welcome to the United Nations. Reports , p. He can be reached at ahsanqz yahoo. Skip to content. Conclusion Despite being a step in the right direction, the ATT has left plenty of room for self-serving interpretations and applications by State Parties.

By Ahsan Qazi September 25, Related Posts. Starvation as a Method of Warfare November 8, For the treaty to become binding, 50 states had to ratify it in their own countries. This 50 number was topped on September 25, , triggering the day countdown to entry into force, on December 24, The ATT has taken only 18 months from opening for signature to entry-into-force. Implemented effectively, this Treaty can help transform the way the arms trade operates. It will set new standards and enshrine in international law strict controls on the arms trade, which has been poorly-regulated for generations.

The ATT will transform the global arms business. It will help to shine a spot-light on the end-user. It will no longer be acceptable to look the other way when arms are transferred to regimes that will use them to harm innocent people and violate their human rights.

Under the new rules in the ATT, before any arms transfer takes place, the supplier government must assess associated risks of the deal against strict criteria, including whether the arms might be used for human rights violations or war crimes. If there is a substantial risk of this happening, the deal cannot be authorized by the seller.

Issue a new Conventional Arms Transfer policy that emphasizes human rights and strategic considerations over economic concerns. Share on twitter. Share on facebook. Share on linkedin. Share on email. Print Page. Facebook Twitter Youtube Linkedin. Stay Informed by Email. Media Inquiries. Caiti Goodman Copyright The Henry L. Stimson Center Privacy Policy.

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