Contents
2015–2017 Parliament: IHAT and Northern Ireland legacy investigations
2 The Law Governing Armed Conflict
International Humanitarian Law/the Law of Armed Conflict
International Human Rights Law
IHL versus IHRL - two systems in conflict?
A conflict apart? Northern Ireland, Operation Banner and the legal framework
The practical experience of operating under the legal framework
Impact of law on Armed Forces personnel
The legal status of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan
3 Legacy Investigations - Past and Present
Previous investigations into allegations made against Service personnel
Support for veterans and Service personnel facing investigation
Concerns about the level of support being provided by MoD
A presumption against prosecution?
The MoD’s response to Professor Ekins’s proposals
Opponents of a Statute of Limitations
Support for a Statute of Limitations
The MoD’s stance on a Statute of Limitations
Conclusions and recommendations
List of Reports from the Committee during the current Parliament
Published: 22 July 2019