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Proceeding contribution from Lord Thomas of Gresford (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Monday, 6 November 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill on Armed Forces Bill.


Armed Forces Bill

My Lords, the noble Lord said that I was suggesting that the court-martial system was deficient. Your Lordships might not take it from me, but you might take it from the unanimous decision of the European Court of Human Rights, pronounced a fortnight ago. It said that it was impossible to get a fair trial except in the most exceptional circumstances relating to civilians anywhere in the world. I am concerned about the current situation in the United Kingdom.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
686 c604-5 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Accountability Discipline Crime Armed forces Age Deployment Aircraft Airports Courts martial Civilians Desertion Crown Court Jurisdiction International law Officers Military aircraft Training Young people Rendition
Legislation
Armed Forces Bill 2005-06
Link
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