Robert 'Paddy' Blair Mayne, regarded as 'one of the greatest front-line soldiers of all time', played a pivotal role in the establishment and leadership of the wartime SAS.
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.