Written question asked by Lord West of Spithead (Labour) on Monday, 24 November 2014, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 December 2014. It was answered by Lord Astor of Hever (Conservative) on Tuesday, 2 December 2014 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Unmanned Air Systems
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have incorporated a policy regarding use of lethal drones in British Defence Doctrine.
- Answer
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Armed Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) are operated by the UK's Armed Forces in accordance with the same domestic and international legal framework and Departmental policy that regulates conventional manned aircraft. The Doctrine and Rules of Engagement that govern and underpin the use of armed RPAS are aligned to both current UK policy and International Humanitarian Law (IHL).
The UK constantly reviews and updates both its policy and doctrine to ensure it remains both operationally effective and fully compliant with IHL.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL3118
- Session
- 2014-15
- Subjects
- Unmanned air systems
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