Written question asked by Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Labour) on Friday, 15 March 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 March 2024. It was answered by James Heappey (Conservative) on Monday, 25 March 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Special Forces: Standards
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to maintain standards of (a) conduct and (b) accountability for Special Forces personnel during overseas operations.
- Answer
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All UK military personnel are held to the highest standards of conduct and accountable to the Secretary of State for Defence. UK military operations are conducted in accordance with the Law of Armed Conflict, and military personnel are bound by the laws of England and Wales for their actions under the Armed Forces Act 2006.
The Government has a long-standing position of neither confirming nor denying information relating to the UK Special Forces, as to do so may put personnel and operations at risk.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 18930
- Session
- 2023-24
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Accountability Conduct Standards Special forces Military operations
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- 2024-03-25 15:17:15 +0000
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