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Armed Forces Bill

Proceeding contribution from Harry Cohen (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 22 May 2006. It occurred during Debate on bills on Armed Forces Bill.
I am grateful to my hon. Friend for giving way and for his support for my point of order earlier, which came over somewhat awkwardly—my point of order, that is, not his support for me, which was very eloquent. Clause 8(3)(a) says that ““relevant service”” means:"““actions or operations against an enemy””." He said that the clause applies to Iraq. My understanding is that we have not declared anyone an enemy. I know that a war on terror has been announced, but can he cast some light on who is an enemy in these circumstances? It is said that there are insurgents and terrorists. We know that British soldiers have died. Why cannot the Committee be told who actually is the enemy? Why cannot it be legislated for in some way?
Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
446 c1206-7 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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