A rigorous Northern Ireland "Article 2" inquest found in 2024 that the use of lethal force against three IRA men by UK special forces at Coagh, Co Tyrone in 1991 was legally justified.
Our recent Member Opinion on Sir David Davis MP’s Military Operations Bill raised a number of questions about the proposed new legal framework for military operations, including the extent of the duty to investigate allegations of serious wrongdoing.
In this post former BAFF chair Douglas Young, a retired lawyer and reserve Lt Col, commends Sir David Davis's Military Operations Bill but queries the media spin that the Bill would "force ministers to own their decisions", and raises further questions in what Young believes is a "discussion worth having".
Would you like to contribute to the current debate about legacy investigations in connection with Op Banner and other operations, and what should be the legal regime for future military operations?
The new Northern Ireland Secretary does not believe that any former British soldier would face prosecution under the controversial Troubles Bill. Read on for
Reform UK should clarify a potentially far-reaching proposal to give members of the Armed Forces immunity from prosecution for actions taken during combat operations.
A substantial new report from Policy Exchange examines the role of the Special Air Service in Northern Ireland during Operation Banner and the continuing investigation of events which took place decades ago.
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