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Written question asked by Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party) on Friday, 2 September 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 September 2016. It was answered by Mike Penning (Conservative) on Thursday, 8 September 2016 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Military Intervention: Casualties

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what procedures his Department has in place for the regular receipt of information on non-combatant casualties arising from US airstrikes which are conducted from UK airbases.

Answer

Airstrikes from UK airbases are not a routine occurrence. The Secretary of State would approve such a request only if satisfied that the operation was compliant with UK and international law. Individual permission is granted for each operation. Similarly, battle damage assessments of such operations are shared with the UK on a case-by-case basis.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
44003
Session
2016-17
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Written questions
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Subjects
Casualties Civilians USA Military intervention
Link
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