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Written question asked by Lord Campbell of Pittenweem (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 29 November 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 1 December 2005. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 8 December 2005 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


UK Military Airfields (Arrests)

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether UK military police have lawful authority to arrest individuals suspected of criminal offences who are on board aircraft which transit through UK military airfields; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The United Kingdom military police have lawful authority to arrest an individual suspected of a criminal offence if that person is subject to UK military law. This power is set out in the Service Discipline Acts.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
33938; 440 c1498W;440 c1498W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Arrests Powers Military police Military law
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk