F1PART 6AProvisions relating to the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland in the EU withdrawal agreement

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Provisions relating to the EU defence-related products Directive

Secretary of State may grant certificate42F

1

The Secretary of State may grant a certificate only if the Secretary of State, in accordance with article 42G, establishes the reliability of the Northern Ireland recipient undertaking.

2

A certificate must contain the following—

a

the name of the Secretary of State;

b

the name and address of the recipient;

c

a statement that the recipient conforms with the criteria set out in article 42G; and

d

the date of issue and the period of validity of the certificate.

3

The period of validity of a certificate must not exceed five years.

4

A certificate may be subject to conditions relating to—

a

the provision of information necessary to verify compliance by the recipient with the criteria set out in article 42G;

b

the suspension or revocation of the certificate.

5

If the Secretary of State decides not to grant a certificate, the Secretary of State must provide the applicant with written notification setting out the reason for the decision.