Further to the recent updated Export Control Compliance Code of Practice and Export Control Order 2008 amendment, there has been an additional communication issued on December 19^th relating to Strategic Controls.

End-Use controls applying to Weapons of Mass Destruction related items, including technical help. 

WMD Controls apply to items that do not appear on the UK Strategic List as Military and Dual Use items would require a licence to enable export or transfer outside of the UK. WMD controls highlight the importance of understanding the capability of the item as well as the end use and end user. Export Controls cover tangible exports as well as intangible transfers of technology and software.

The new communication highlights that pre contract discussions and technical assistance could also be licensable activities, emphasising the importance of ensuring that a licence is in place in advance of any controlled activity being undertaken.

Full details, via a link to the full updates can be found here

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/end-use-controls-applying-to-wmd-related-items-including-technical-help