Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 114839
Armed Forces: Prosecutions
Tabled: 23 February 2026
Answered: 9 March 2026
Question
Jim Shannon
Democratic Unionist Party — Strangford
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.
Answer
Al CarnsThe 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 s...
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