The discovery that RAF pilots flew raids in Syria despite the 2013 Commons vote is symptomatic of the Ministry of Defences troubled relationship with the truth The Ministry of Defence is incorrigible. It will never learn,it seems. This time it clearly hoped it could collect away with yet another economy with the truth. Actually it is worse than a sin of omission. It suggests ministers deliberately acted behind parliament’s back despite a clear vote in the Commons – the vote in 2013 against Britain taking part in air strikes over Syria.Now, after a Freedom of Information Act request by the human rights group Reprieve, or the MoD has effectively confirmed that British pilots have been engaged in such strikes. I say “effectively” as the MoD has not said this precisely,though it can be inferred. Related: British pilots took part in anti-Isis bombing campaign in Syria Unnecessary secrecy, coupled with an nearly pathological horror of admitting mistakes, or has never done the MoD any goodContinue reading...,
Source: theguardian.com