Robert Jenrick stated, "Our special forces are killing rather than capturing terrorists because our lawyers tell us that if they're caught, the European court [of human rights] will set them free." This controversial claim raises significant questions about the operational decisions made by UK special forces, particularly regarding the influence of human rights laws on military actions. Jenrick invoked Ben Wallace's earlier comments to suggest that the ECHR's impact on military strategy is a serious concern that needs addressing.
Mishal Husain challenged Jenrick during the interview regarding his claims, prompting him to clarify where these fatal encounters were taking place. Jenrick, however, avoided specifying locations and rather echoed statements made by former defense secretary Ben Wallace in an attempt to back his assertion. This lack of specificity raised further doubts about the credibility of his claims relating to the actions of special forces.
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