How far should our courts venture onto the battlefield? – The Guardian
“If you think there are clear rules governing the UK’s use of armed force, you would be wrong.”
The Guardian, 24th July 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Category: armed forces
MoD could face legal action over Brecon Beacons heatwave deaths – The Independent
“A coroner has suggested that the Ministry of Defence could face legal action over two soldiers who died while undergoing the gruelling SAS selection process.”
The Independent, 25th July 2013
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Michael Adebolajo injuries: prison officers deny wrongdoing – The Guardian
“Prison officers have denied any wrongdoing after Woolwich murder suspect Michael Adebolajo lost two teeth when he was restrained in jail, a trade union said on Friday.”
The Guardian, 19th July 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Fraud claim soldier David McIntyre to be extradited – BBC News
“A former soldier who said he would rather kill himself than face fraud allegations in the US has been told by the government he will be extradited.”
BBC News, 15th July 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Danny Nightingale guilty of illegally possessing pistol and ammunition – The Guardian
“The former SAS sniper Danny Nightingale has been found guilty of illegally possessing a pistol and ammunition.”
The Guardian, 10th July 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
SAS sniper Danny Nightingale retrial to hear evidence of Army failures – The Independent
“The retrial of SAS sniper Danny Nightingale for illegal possession of a weapon began today, and is expected to be used by the Army as an opportunity to reform the lax policies and attitudes prevalent in its most elite regiment.”
The Independent, 1st July 2013
Source: www.independent.co.uk
British army chief warns over negligence lawsuits – The Guardian
“Litigation threat over ill-equipped troops will not affect decisions made in heat of battle, says General Sir Peter Wall.”
The Guardian, 27th June 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Afghan detainees drop legal challenge – BBC News
“Two Afghan detainees captured by British forces have dropped legal challenges to their detention and can now be transferred to the Afghan authorities, the High Court has heard.”
BBC News, 27th June 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Senior RAF nurse wins damages in sexual discrimination case – The Guardian
“The highest-ranking nurse in the Royal Air Force has won damages after bringing a sexual discrimination case against the Ministry of Defence.”
The Guardian, 25th June 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Military judge raises court martial concerns – BBC News
“The UK’s senior military judge has expressed concern about the way in which members of the armed forces can be convicted of serious offences by a majority of just one member of a military jury.”
BBC News, 25th June 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Leadership & culture, principles & professionalism, simplicity & safety – lessons from the Nimrod Review – Speech by The Hon. Sir Charles Haddon-Cave
Speech by The Hon. Sir Charles Haddon-Cave
“Piper 25” Oil & Gas UK Conference, 19th June 2013
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
“Snatch Rover” case – inviting judges into the theatre of war? – UK Human Rights Blog
“Smith and Others (Appellants) v The Ministry of Defence (Respondent) and other appeals. So, the Supreme Court has refused to allow these claims to be struck out on the principle of combat immunity. It has also asserted that jurisdiction for the purpose of an Article 2 right to life claim can extend to non-Convention countries, and that the state can owe a positive duty to protect life, even in a situation of armed combat.”
UK Human Rights Blog, 20th June 2013
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Rhyl mosque fire attack: ‘Racist’ John Parkin jailed – BBC News
“A former serviceman has been jailed for trying to set fire to a Denbighshire mosque after hearing about the murder of soldier Lee Rigby in London.”
BBC News, 20th June 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Smith and Others (Appellants) v The Ministry of Defence (Respondent); Ellis and another (FC) (Respondents) v Ministry of Defence (Appellant); Allbutt and others (FC) (Respondents) v The Ministry of Defence (Appellant) – Supreme Court
Supreme Court, 19th June 2013
Smith and others v Ministry of Defence (JUSTICE and another intervening); Ellis and another v Same; Allbutt and others v Same – WLR Daily
“Members of the United Kingdom’s armed forces serving in Iraq were within the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom for the purposes of article 1 of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. Whether claims alleging breaches of the right to life protected by article 2 could be sustained would depend on the particular circumstances.”
WLR Daily, 19th June 2013
Source: www.iclr.co.uk
Supreme court MoD ruling ‘will have huge impact on military operations’ – The Guardian
“The supreme court ruling that the Ministry of Defence can be sued for negligence, that the scope of the Human Rights Act should be extended and the traditional doctrine of combat immunity should be interpreted narrowly, will have a huge impact on military commanders, senior officials made clear on Wednesday.”
The Guardian, 19th June 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Iraq damages cases: Supreme Court rules families can sue – BBC News
“The families of soldiers killed in Iraq can pursue damages against the government under the Human Rights Act, the Supreme Court has ruled.”
BBC News, 19th June 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Rapist army captain convicted of three more attacks – Daily Telegraph
“A former army captain, who was serving an eight year sentence for raping three women, has been jailed for life after being convicted of three further rapes.”
Daily Telegraph, 18th June 2013
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Iraq damages cases: Supreme Court judges to rule – BBC News
“Supreme Court judges will rule later on whether relatives of soldiers killed in Iraq can sue the government for damages under the Human Rights Act.”
BBC News, 19th June 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Ofcom investigates broadcasting of Lee Rigby footage – BBC News
“TV watchdog Ofcom has launched an investigation into the broadcasting of footage from the scene of the murder of soldier Lee Rigby.”
BBC News, 17th June 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
