Is it not part of the problem that, where suspicion exists, there requires to be an investigation, and that if that investigation produces evidence, there should be a prosecution? By putting barriers in the way of prosecution, we do no favours to those who are accused of criminal acts in the first place, because no line is ever drawn underneath it for them.
Overseas Operations (Service Personnel And Veterans) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Alistair Carmichael
(Liberal Democrat)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 23 September 2020.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Overseas Operations (Service Personnel And Veterans) Bill.
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