Citation(s) from the GunPolicy.org literature library
Liberia. 2020 ‘International Transfers. Licencing and Authorization and Post-Delivery Controls.’ National Report of Liberia on its Implementation of the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (UNPoA); Section 3, pp. 7-8. New York NY: Permanent Mission of Liberia to the United Nations. 1 January
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3.4. What kind of documentation does your country require prior to authorising an export of SALW to another country?
a) An end-user certificate (EUC) from the importing country. YES
i) What elements does an end-user certificate in your country contain?
1) Detailed description (type, quantity, characteristics) of the SALW or technology YES
2) Contract number or order reference and date YES
3) Final destination country YES
4) Description of the end-use of the SALW YES
5) Exporter's details (name, address and business name) YES
6) End-user information (name, position, full address and original signature) YES
7) Information on other parties involved in the transaction YES
8) Certification by the relevant government authorities of the authenticity of the end-user YES
9) Date of issue YES
b) Other types of end-user documentation: [No response]
3.5. Does your country verify or seek to authenticate EUCs or other types of end-user documentation provided? YES
3.5.1. Details:
A detailed check is done to verify authenticity
3.6. Does your country have measures in place aimed at preventing the forgery and misuse of EUCs or other types of end-user documentation? YES
3.6.1. Details:
Responsible security institutions are equipped with forensic and crime laboratories to detect forgery and misuse
3.7. When exporting, does your country require a Delivery Verification Certificate (DVC) to confirm that SALW have reached their intended end-user or intended importer in the importing State? YES
3.8. After exporting, does your country verify or seek to authenticate DVCs provided? YES
3.8.1. Details:
A detailed check is done on DVCs in line with international standards to verify authenticity
3.9. When importing, does your country grant the right to the exporting State to conduct a physical check at the point of delivery? YES
[SALW = Small Arms and Light Weapons]