Proceeding contribution from Lord Garden (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 31 October 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill on Armed Forces Bill.

Armed Forces Bill

My Lords, I thank the Minister for his not unexpected reply. I do not doubt that in the past his predecessors said the same about execution being the best way to encourage the troops to do their job. One has to make a judgment about what is proportional—and life imprisonment is not proportional, in my view, in this case. I would like to test the opinion of the House. On Question, Whether the said amendment(No. 19) shall be agreed to? Their Lordships divided: Contents, 60; Not-Contents, 208. Clause 17 [Disclosure of information useful to an enemy]: [Amendment No. 20 not moved.] Clause 20 [Unfitness or misconduct through alcohol or drugs]:

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 686 c188
Session: 2005-06
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Complaints Disciplinary proceedings Disclosure of information Criminal proceedings Discipline Crime Alcoholic drinks Detainees Armed forces Age Conduct Deployment Courts martial Civilians Desertion Certification Defence equipment Jurisdiction Drugs International law Membership Prisoners Misuse Life imprisonment Officers Sentencing Tribunals Young people Rules of engagement
Legislation: Armed Forces Bill 2005-06
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

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