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Written question asked by Nia Griffith (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 May 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 June 2019 (named day). It was answered by Penny Mordaunt (Conservative) on Tuesday, 4 June 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Armed Forces: Prosecutions

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Written Statement of 21 May 2019, Official Report HCWS1575 on Legal Protections and Support for Armed Forces Personnel and Veterans, when the public consultation on legal protections will (a) open and (b) close.

Answer

The Ministry of Defence will launch a public consultation in summer 2019 on legislation to protect veterans who may be subject to repeated investigations in relation to overseas operations many years after the events in question.

This is a personal priority for me and I hope that we can bring forward legislation as soon as possible.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
257032
Session
2017-19
Related items
Subjects
Armed forces Prosecutions Public consultation
Link
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