Proceeding contribution from Lord Thomas of Gresford (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, the noble Lord says that rules of engagement change and so they do, but what is the status of the yellow card that a soldier carries, telling him what he can and cannot do? Can he shoot to kill, or may he fire only in self-defence? These are important issues of principle. It is no good saying to a soldier, ““We are giving you a card, but by the way, operational circumstances may cause these rules to change tomorrow””.
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- 686 c210-1
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- 2005-06
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- House of Lords chamber
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- 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
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- Armed Forces Bill 2005-06
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