Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 111270

Public Office (Accountability) Bill

Tabled: 5 February 2026

Answered: 19 February 2026

Named Day

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential merits of exceptions for (a) Military Intelligence Services and (b) Special Forces operators under the Hillsborough Law.

Answer

Al Carns

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) keeps under continual review the implications of proposed legislation for Defence activities, including those undertaken by the most sensitive parts of Defence and the Armed Forces.Work is ongoing across the MOD to ensure tha...

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