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Well done SKS, weed the anti British out.
Well done SKS, weed the anti British out.
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"Dear Prime Minister
We are writing to you in connection with the Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill, due to receive its second reading on 23 September.
We believe that this Bill has dangerous and harmful implications, for the reputation of the armed forces and for the safety of British troops who risk their lives in overseas operations.
This Bill purports to protect soldiers. In reality, it risks making them more vulnerable.
The Geneva Conventions form the cornerstone of International Humanitarian Law and exist to protect all parties. Accountability is an essential part of that.
Vexatious claims are an important issue, which should be addressed. We find it disturbing, however, that the Government’s approach in Part 1 of this Bill creates a presumption against prosecution of torture and other grave crimes (with only rape and sexual violence excepted) after five years. We believe that the effective application of existing protocols removes the risk of vexatious prosecution.
To create de facto impunity for such crimes would be a damaging signal for Britain to send to the world. This Bill would be a stain on the country’s reputation. It would increase the danger to British soldiers if Britain is perceived as reluctant to act in accordance with long established international law.
We urge the Government to reconsider these ill-conceived plans.
Yours
Field Marshal the Lord Guthrie
Chief of the Defence Staff, 1997-2001
Gen Sir Nicholas Parker
Commander in Chief, Land Forces, 2010-2012
Rt Hon Sir Malcolm Rifkind QC
Defence Secretary, 1992-95; Foreign Secretary, 1995-97
Rt Hon Dominic Grieve QC
Attorney General, 2010-14
Bruce Houlder CB QC
Director of Service Prosecutions, 2008-2013"
Are those signatories, "anti-British"?
We are writing to you in connection with the Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill, due to receive its second reading on 23 September.
We believe that this Bill has dangerous and harmful implications, for the reputation of the armed forces and for the safety of British troops who risk their lives in overseas operations.
This Bill purports to protect soldiers. In reality, it risks making them more vulnerable.
The Geneva Conventions form the cornerstone of International Humanitarian Law and exist to protect all parties. Accountability is an essential part of that.
Vexatious claims are an important issue, which should be addressed. We find it disturbing, however, that the Government’s approach in Part 1 of this Bill creates a presumption against prosecution of torture and other grave crimes (with only rape and sexual violence excepted) after five years. We believe that the effective application of existing protocols removes the risk of vexatious prosecution.
To create de facto impunity for such crimes would be a damaging signal for Britain to send to the world. This Bill would be a stain on the country’s reputation. It would increase the danger to British soldiers if Britain is perceived as reluctant to act in accordance with long established international law.
We urge the Government to reconsider these ill-conceived plans.
Yours
Field Marshal the Lord Guthrie
Chief of the Defence Staff, 1997-2001
Gen Sir Nicholas Parker
Commander in Chief, Land Forces, 2010-2012
Rt Hon Sir Malcolm Rifkind QC
Defence Secretary, 1992-95; Foreign Secretary, 1995-97
Rt Hon Dominic Grieve QC
Attorney General, 2010-14
Bruce Houlder CB QC
Director of Service Prosecutions, 2008-2013"
Are those signatories, "anti-British"?
I wonder if Labour MP Nadia Whittome actually read it
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Conflicts of choice are often vexatious.
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Conflicts of choice are often vexatious.
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