BAHA-67
Response
Accepted
Self-assessed
Resistance Training Warning
Recommendation
All theoretical and practical resistance training must include a warning which explains in terms that the training is to show conduct that can be expected of a non-Geneva Conventions compliant enemy and does not reflect the standards required of British and NATO forces.
Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
The Ministry of Defence accepted this recommendation, confirming that all theoretical and practical resistance training now incorporates clear warnings explaining that the training depicts conduct expected of a non-Geneva Conventions compliant enemy, not British and NATO standards. The most recent public update on this action was in September 2012. No further specific published evidence detailing these warnings or training materials has been identified since that date.
How was this assessed?
Assessed by gemini-2.5-flash on 18 Mar 2026
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This recommendation requires implementation across many organisations. The assessment reflects central policy response, not adoption in individual organisations.
Jurisdiction
UK-wide
Response
Accepted
Response
Accepted
Accepted
Ministry of Defence
08 Sep 2011
Accepted. All resistance training now includes clear warnings about different standards.
Source
Inquiry
Baha Mousa Inquiry
Report
The Report of the Baha Mousa Inquiry - Volume III
08 Sep 2011
Responsible Bodies
Ministry of Defence
Primary
Themes & Tags
Recommendation age
14.5 yrs
Last formal update
4945 days ago