We voted on and passed a cross-party basis to pass amendments to ensure torture, genocide and war crimes are excluded from the presumption against prosecution for these crimes after 5 years have passed
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@libdemlords have today voted to make key improvements to the #OverseasOperationsBill. Govt defeated FOUR times
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Peers voted FOR an amd led by
@libdemlords to improve the investigations process to avoid repeated investigations against service personnel without compelling new evidence or informationShow this thread -
Third govt defeat allows service personnel to continue to bring civil claims against
@DefenceHQ beyond the govt’s 6-year longstop, in breach of#ArmedForces CovenantShow this thread -
Final govt defeat inserts a duty of care standard for service personnel involved in investigations or litigation, relating to legal, pastoral and mental health support
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