BAHA-67
Response
Accepted
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 Defence Secretary stated on 8 September 2011 that the government accepted this recommendation and stated that all resistance training now includes clear warnings that the training demonstrates conduct expected from non-Geneva Conventions compliant adversaries and does not reflect standards required of British forces (Government Response to the Baha Mousa Inquiry, Ministry of Defence, September 2011).
- Resistance training materials are internal military documents not publicly available for independent verification.
- Resistance training materials are internal military documents not publicly available for independent verification.
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This recommendation applies across many organisations. The evidence above reflects central policy activity; adoption in individual organisations may vary.
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
14.7 yrs
Last formal update
5013 days ago