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Proceeding contribution from Harry Cohen (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 22 May 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill on Armed Forces Bill.


Armed Forces Bill

Indeed. That clause deals with misconduct on operations. We do not need the provision in clause 8 as well, as it will allow the legal authorities to cherry pick which sentence to apply. They will choose the harshest sentence if they want to. Clause 8(3) deals with the definitions of ““relevant service””, and includes"““actions or operations against an enemy””." But it is no longer clear-cut who the enemy is, as we no longer officially declare war.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
446 c1215-6 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Disciplinary proceedings Children Discipline Crime Armed forces Age Deployment Aircraft Courts martial Desertion Certification Custodial treatment Defence equipment Nuisance Prosecutions Military police Officers Sentencing
Legislation
Armed Forces Bill 2005-06
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk