§ Lord Lester of Herne Hillasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they will publish the guidance given to civil servants and members of the coalition armed forces about their obligations under international and domestic humanitarian law during the military conflict in Iraq. [HL2374]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Defence (Lord Bach)I refer the noble Lord to the Answer I gave on 3 April 2003 (WA 148) in terms of the guidance issued to British civil servants and service personnel.
I am not in a position to publish the guidance issued to civil servants and members of coalition armed forces from other countries. That is a matter for their governments. I have no doubt, however, that our coalition partners fully understand their obligations to work within the framework of international law.