Armed Forces: Disclosure of Information
Commons · Question 110922 · Tabled 4 Feb 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Nick Timothy
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of introducing a statutory duty of candour on (a) military intelligence and (b) Special Forces.
Answer
Answered by Alex Davies-Jones, 13 Feb 2026
The Bill will apply to all public authorities, including military intelligence and the Special Forces.We have worked closely with representatives across Government on the policy in this Bill - including the impact that a duty of candour would have on mili...