I've just read this and my word it's about time!
The government is to unveil a legal measure it says will protect UK troops from "vexatious" legal claims.
The change in policy, to be announced at the Conservative conference, would mean parts of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) could be suspended during future conflicts.
Much of the litigation faced by the Ministry of Defence comes from claims under the ECHR, the government says.
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said the legal system had been "abused".
"It has caused significant distress to people who risked their lives to protect us, it has cost the taxpayer millions and there is a real risk it will stop our armed forces doing their job," he said.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-37544280
The government is to unveil a legal measure it says will protect UK troops from "vexatious" legal claims.
The change in policy, to be announced at the Conservative conference, would mean parts of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) could be suspended during future conflicts.
Much of the litigation faced by the Ministry of Defence comes from claims under the ECHR, the government says.
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said the legal system had been "abused".
"It has caused significant distress to people who risked their lives to protect us, it has cost the taxpayer millions and there is a real risk it will stop our armed forces doing their job," he said.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-37544280