Organisation: CAAT

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Court rejects claims British government unlawfully failed to halt Saudi arms sales

The British High Court has rejected claims that the UK government is acting unlawfully by failing to suspend the sale of UK arms to Saudi Arabia.

Mon, 10 Jul, 2017

UK: Saudi bribery probe decision overturned

The Serious Fraud Office’s decision to drop its investigation into alleged bribery and corruption involving arms deals between BAE Systems and Saudi Arabia was overturned by the High Court in the UK today.

Thu, 10 Apr, 2008

Blair wrongly interfered in arms probe, court hears

Tony Blair went too far when he applied “irresistible pressure” to end the Serious Fraud Office’s investigation into alleged bribery and corruption involving arms deals between BAE Systems and Saudi Arabia, the High Court was told today.

Thu, 14 Feb, 2008

Bosses defend BAE in arms deal probe row

The head of defence giant BAE Systems sought to defend the firm’s reputation as the company faced attacks from protesters and shareholders at its annual meeting today.

Wed, 09 May, 2007