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Written question asked by Graeme Downie (Labour) on Monday, 8 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 December 2025. It was answered by Al Carns (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 December 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Armed Forces: Training

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many armed forces personnel have received training from the International Committee on the Red Cross on the laws governing armed conflict.

Answer

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) delivers training to the UK Armed Forces on the Law of Armed Conflict. The International Committee of the Red Cross does not deliver dedicated Law of Armed Conflict training to UK personnel but does provide inputs into multiple MOD training courses such as International Humanitarian Law and obligations of arms bearers.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
98001
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Armed forces International Red Cross Training
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk