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Sylvia Boyes outside court with supporters Yesterday CAAT supporter and anti-arms trade campaigner Sylvia Boyes was convicted for "obstructing the highway" during a protest at a the DSEI arms fair in London last September. Over the last few weeks a number of activists have either been found not guilty or

Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) has voiced its support for activists Sylvia Boyes, who was fined £100, plus £340 in costs, by Stratford Magistrates Court.

Prince Charles joined Saudi Arabia's autocratic rulers in a ceremonial sword dance. Saudi Arabia executed more than 70 people last year, mostly by public decapitation with a sword. Image: AFP/Getty This week Prince Charles flew to Saudi Arabia and danced for

Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) has condemned Prince Charles for using his ongoing visit to Saudi Arabia to secure an agreement between the Saudi Arabian government and arms company BAE Systems to secure price increases for the sale of 72 Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Saudi Arabia.

Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) has called for Prince Charles to use his ongoing visit to Saudi Arabia to speak out against the government repression taking place in the country, and has renewed calls for the UK government to cease all arms exports to the regime.

Activists joined arms dealers and security men for a black tie dinner at the London Hilton Hotel  After last year's fun and games, we didn't expect to be welcomed into the annual ADS dinner at the London Hilton. Tickets cost over £200, and

So far the debate in Scotland has focused on how the status quo can be maintained One of the most positive contributions to the independence debate has been the Scottish Government's recent commitment to a 'do no harm' exports policy in the event of a Yes vote. Last month the

Campaign Against Arms Trade has joined former Archbishop Rowan Williams in pledging its support and solidarity with a group of five Christian activists who are on trial for non-violent direct action at the DSEI arms fair in 2013.