Export Control

Export Control is a significant aspect of UK security legislation, is broad in its application and has the potential to affect an extensive range of academic disciplines. As a responsible institution, the University takes legal compliance seriously.

Export Control is a significant aspect of UK security legislation, is broad in its application and has the potential to affect an extensive range of academic disciplines. As a responsible institution, mindful of its charitable status, the University takes legal compliance very seriously. UK Export Control compliance is not optional.

The Export Control regime in other countries varies and it is important to identify whether a different Export Control regime may be imposed on the University as a condition of engaging with companies operating in global markets and in particular those based in the United States of America.

The University has a duty to ensure it remains compliant with the UK Export Control regime. Individual members of staff have personal duties to comply with the Export Control regime. Failure to comply can lead to criminal sanctions, with fines in the £100,000s and prison sentences of up to 10 years for non-compliance. The consequences of breaching foreign Export Control regimes can involve significant criminal actions against individuals, including imprisonment in those countries.