Donnerstag, 5. Januar 2012

Clarify 'lethal force' piracy defence rules, say MPs

Guidelines on when British ships can use "lethal force" against Somali pirates must be clarified, MPs say.
Vessels sailing under UK flags have been authorised to protect themselves by employing armed guards after a spate of attacks on international ships and kidnappings in the Indian Ocean.
But the foreign affairs select committee said ministers must spell out "what is permissible and what is not".
It has also urged the government to review its kidnap response procedures.
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