Should the UK assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
In 2015 Prime Minister David Cameron announced that it would increase the number of drone against suspected British terrorists to thwart potential attacks. On August 21 2015 U.K. drones killed two British jihadists in Syria – the first time the U.K. killed a Briton with a drone strike. In 2022 human rights groups accused the UK military of “targeting killing” when a drone killed Syrian arms dealer Abu Hamza al-Shuhail near Ras al-Ayn.
@9D8CWW59mos9MO
Yes, but only in exceptional circumstances such as those surrounding the assassination of Osama Bin-Laden.
@98SNG6S1yr1Y
I don't trust the government in international affairs
If able to captured, then captured and given trial but if cannot, and there is undeniable evidence that they are planning an attack , then yes kill
@9LPHX5Q5 days5D
No. The UK is NOT murderers. They should be arrested, put on trial and then executed. But I believe we shouldn't reinstate the death penalty.
@9LMNH2R1wk1W
If they attacked, it is fine, if they were planning, it needs solid evidence and depends on the crime they were planning
@9LDDNWB 3wks3W
Yes depending on international norms and the countries' standards. E.g. EU goes for a fair trial so do the same. Russia assassinates who they like, we should assassinate Russian terrorists also
@9LD6X8L3wks3W
No, our foreign intervention already goes too far. We need to focus on our citizens rather than propagandised specters of foreign threats
@9LC48TC3wks3W
Yes, but only if there is an agreement between countries that this is permissable or that us and them become allies in the same target
@9L5B76Y1mo1MO
I would answer both "Yes" options. 1 only if there is undeniable evidence that they are planning an attack on our country OR 2. If there is undeniable evidence that they have committed an attack on our country.
@9KV7QKD1mo1MO
No, capture, interrogate and imprison them but hate breads hate, I believe we need to tackle the beliefs behind it - as an educated and humane nation our message should be of peace in the vain hope that will bring about more change. Killing should be a last resort but if the threat were imminent and nothing could be done to save more than one soul then our nations security and well-being prevails.
@9KRVVMC2mos2MO
if they become a threat to our country and their capture will not cause greater conflict then they will be captured and given fair trial and dealt with accordingly
@9KNPX4L2mos2MO
Depending on how bad the crime is. Like if they bombed Big Ben and killed many citizens then yes but if smaller they should be captured given a fair trail if guilty interrogated and then sentenced to the death penalty but if found not guilty they can walk free but under investigation for a while.
@9KLK3YZ2mos2MO
Yes as it would protect a nation and many innocent before and attack harms them. No- as evidence may be bias depending on those in power - may cause greater damage than good.
@9KLCM8N2mos2MO
First you interrogate the suspect and understand and identify the severity of the situation. When it gets severe, then yes, they can assassinate the suspect. If it wasn't really severe then they would be sentenced for many years.
@9KDT86G2mos2MO
Yes but liaising with nations the terrorists inhabit is vital, and extrajudicial killings should only be done with express approval from domestic governments.
@9KC9KLD2mos2MO
UK should not be involved in other countries issues. Interrogated, imprisoned by their own government.
@9KC97MH2mos2MO
yes, but only if it is the only way to stop attack, neutralise imminent threat, otherwise capture and trial.
@9K7ZFP9Conservative2mos2MO
Yes but only if there’s undeniable evidence that they’ve either attacked or are planning to attack the uk
There should be a attempted capture, and only if all other options are exhausted and there's undeniable evidence they are going to/did attacks on this country
@9JX3DLY2mos2MO
Capture and manipulate into giving up information and imprison and make them work for the global good
@9JSTPQK3mos3MO
No, capture and interrogate them only if there is reasonable suspicion that they are terrorists, after which they should be imprisoned if found guilty and compensated if not, or if it is later found out that they have been wrongfully imprisoned.
@9JLBMX93mos3MO
No, the UK should start moving itself away from fighting wars that dont involve themselves. There are other countries that are not involving themselves with wars + terrorism are an all low
@9JJ7XYRConservative3mos3MO
Yes but only if there’s undeniable evidence that they have either attacked or are going to attack the UK
@9JGY25T3mos3MO
Yes, however it must be proved to a court where a lawyer will act on behalf of the suspected terrorist
@9J2D3984mos4MO
I believe that this is a job for the U.S,the UK, lets face it, is no more a global piwer, as such it should not be as invested in international affairs.
@Ozzy_Blue4mos4MO
Unless there is undeniable evidence they have committed an attack against our country or if there is undeniable evidence they are planning to attack our country, then I don't believe the UK should assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries. If there is undeniably evidence of either, then I believe our military action should act accordingly to uphold international law when combatting terrorism.
@9HY3F3Y4mos4MO
Yes, granted other nations approve of such an idea and that the target themselves is the leader of their terrorism group. All options should be considered in order to complete this goal and minimalise civillian casualties.
@96KH7X72yrs2Y
Yes, but only with undisputable proof and approval from the UN
@96JM2GF2yrs2Y
No, they should pool resources and cooperate with foreign countries and take the route those countries allow. I.e if they want imprisonment, then do that.
@96JM26X2yrs2Y
Want me to assassinate them for you? I don't mind, call me.
@95Y9KXY2yrs2Y
Dictators should be assassinated and terrorists should have a fair trail and imprisoned
@95XX3DL2yrs2Y
No but should perform a valid background check
@95XC9MF2yrs2Y
No, suspected terrorists should be given the right to prove their innocence through a fair trial. However, a person who is known to have committed terrorism against the UK have committed acts of war against the state and the people of the UK, and should therefore be treated as legitimate enemy combatants or spies, and should be eliminated or imprisoned as soon as possible
@95Q5HGR2yrs2Y
They could be completely innocent! Assassination is not the approach!
@94HKVY32yrs2Y
Yes, but only if there is undeniable evidence that they are indeed a terrorist, and that civillian casualities (if using drones) are kept to a mininum (or none at all.)
@94H34F52yrs2Y
Worry about what's going on in your own country
@94DSZD9Conservative2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if they know they're a terrorist
@946HZH42yrs2Y
No. Leave it will alone
@945H8GM2yrs2Y
Responses are too generalised
@9454R4W2yrs2Y
it is for to complicated to make a definite decision. we should be the better person and give them a fair trial, however getting rid of a suspected terrorist with undeniable evidence gets rid of the chance that the attack will happen, but killing one terrorist doesnt make the problem go away.
@9454FYV2yrs2Y
Only with high evidence that they are a terrorist.
Only in extreme citations with high evidence.
@944V66D2yrs2Y
If there is high evidence they are a terrorist in sever circumstances.
@944P3TW2yrs2Y
In sever circumstances with high proof that they are a terrorist.
@944KCGM2yrs2Y
Only in sever circumstances if there is high proof the person is a terrorist.
@944DJX42yrs2Y
Only in sever circumstances if there is a high chance they are a terrorist.
@943BMJ52yrs2Y
Yes, providing it is legal
@942ZHBB2yrs2Y
Yes, only if it is legal to do so
@93ZSJHJConservative2yrs2Y
Yes, without mercy and without due process.
@93ZGD6V2yrs2Y
If found enough evidence they should be slowly tortured and barley kept alive
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