This Order amends the Export Control Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/3231) (“the 2008 Order”), which implements the strategic export controls of the United Kingdom.
To the extent that this Order regulates any of the activities listed in section 8(1) of the Export Control Act 2002, the Secretary of State, having considered the reasons for the relevant controls and the need to respect the freedom to carry on the relevant activities, has determined that such regulation is necessary in the circumstances prevailing at the time of this Order.