Proceeding contribution from Lord Thomas of Gresford (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 11 October 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HL) on Armed Forces Bill.
Armed Forces Bill
Your Lordships now know that, from the 16th and 17th century, exceptions for the serious offences of treason, murder, manslaughter and rape have been made, and that courts martial for those offences committed in this country have never taken place. Have your Lordships heard this afternoon any justification for changing the system? I would respectfully suggest, with the greatest deference to the Minister, that absolutely no justification has been put forward. Why do we overturn 300 or 400 years of history without any point to it? This is a matter on which I do not seek your Lordships’ opinion today, but I shall certainly come back to it on Report. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
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- 2005-06
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- House of Lords chamber
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- Disciplinary proceedings Discipline Crime Alcoholic drinks Courts Armed forces Arrests Conduct Deployment Aircraft Courts martial Civilians Certification Defence equipment Evidence Eligibility Jurisdiction Drugs Maladministration Misconduct Powers Membership Prosecutions Misuse Public opinion Officers Low flying Young people Trials Rules of procedure Rules of engagement
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- Armed Forces Bill 2005-06
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