Can I simply just add to that? The government has consistently made clear it's commitment to working to prevent sexual and gender-based violence and is proactively using all of the tools available at its disposal to encourage more positive work on this issue. We're delighted that it's in the treaty, but it is only natural that we would seek in our assessment process to ensure that this consideration is taken into account in how we make decisions about the export of these weapons as well.
On October 17th, 2017. See this statement in context.