Armed Forces: Prosecutions
Commons · Question 114839 · Tabled 23 Feb 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Jim Shannon
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
Answered by Al Carns, 9 Mar 2026
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 s...