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Armed Forces: Prosecutions

Asked by Jim ShannonDemocratic Unionist PartyMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 9 March 2026UIN 114839

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to take steps to help ensure that soldiers will not be prosecuted for following orders in future conflicts.

Answered by Al Carns

The Government is unstinting in its admiration and gratitude for our Armed Forces. We expect the highest standards of our Service personnel and they serve with great distinction. We rightly hold them to account when they fall short.

We are committed to supporting our people who act reasonably and in good faith in the course of their duties. Legal advice and welfare support are available to all serving and former members of the Armed Forces, where they face criminal allegations that relate to their service.

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