May I clarify something for my hon. Friend? Refusal to take part is not desertion, but it may give rise to an offence of disobeying a lawful order, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years.
Armed Forces Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Watson of Wyre Forest
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 22 May 2006.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Armed Forces Bill.
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