Proceeding contribution from Lord Kingsland (Conservative) 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
The purpose of the amendment is to assist not the commanders but the soldiers, who, after all, do the actual fighting. I understand entirely the Minister’s concerns about confidentiality; but I am quite sure we can devise an amendment which protects that while providing the protection which I believe the soldiers need. I do not understand why the Minister will not respond to the question I put to him earlier. I will put it to him again: is he saying that a soldier who conforms to the rules of engagement and exercises only reasonable force in the circumstances in accordance with the common law could nevertheless be prosecuted for murder? Is that what the Minister is saying?
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- 685 c301
- Session
- 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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