§ Mr. PageTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what statutory powers govern the rights of UK citizens to serve with foreign armed forces; [11972]
(2) what statutory powers he has to take action against British citizens serving with foreign armed forces. [11980]
§ Mr. DenhamThere are a number of offences for which a person serving with a foreign armed force could be prosecuted. Whether an offence has been committed and a prosecution is justified in an individual case, and, if so, what the appropriate charge is, are matters for the Crown Prosecution Service to decide after a full police investigation.
There are a number of protections under international instruments for those serving with armed forces, whether foreign or United Kingdom.