HC Deb 30 November 1990 vol 181 cc540-1W
Mr. Cohen

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether it can be any part of the duty of a member of Her Majesty's armed forces to participate in an act that is contrary to British criminal or civil law.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

A member of Her Majesty's armed forces who disobeys a lawful command may be charged with an offence under the Services Discipline Acts. To be lawful, a command must not be contrary to British or international law and must be related to military duty.