Hilary Benn

Hilary Benn

Labour — Leeds South

Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 May 2025

Debate

Veterans: Legal Protections

Contribution

I agree with what the former Defence Secretary said in 2019. He said: “The British Army uphold British values, which is the rule of law, and that’s what we stand for.” I advise the right hon. Gentleman to be a little bit careful about using the phrase “politically motivated” prosecutions—I hope I have correctly quoted him. Let us be clear: decisions about any prosecutions, in any cases, are taken by the independent Public Prosecution Service, which is entirely separate from the Executive.

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