Jenrick stated, 'Our special forces are killing rather than capturing terrorists because our lawyers tell us that if they're caught, the European court will set them free.' This comment highlights his belief that concerns surrounding the European Convention on Human Rights are impacting military operations, suggesting that the legal framework is hindering effectiveness in combat situations.
Tom Tugendhat criticized Jenrick, emphasizing the need for soldiers to follow the law of armed conflict. He expressed concern that Jenrick's words could lead to misunderstandings about military operations, stating, 'I’m extremely concerned that such words should not be seen in any way to encourage people to take any action other than surrender to British forces when asked to do so.'
James Cleverly urged Jenrick to justify his statements, reinforcing the integrity of British military operations. He affirmed, 'Our military do not murder people,' underlining that adherence to international humanitarian law is fundamental to their conduct.
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