The US congress understands the importance of special forces oversight, why doesn’t the UK parliament?

Walpole, L. (19 March 2019) The US congress understands the importance of special forces oversight, why doesn’t the UK parliament? Democratic Audit Blog.
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The US Congress has recently ordered a review of the country’s special operations forces – something that the UK Parliament is unable to do. As special forces are increasingly used in actions overseas, and face growing questions about accountability and resources, Liam Walpole argues it is time for the UK government to abandon its outdated attitude and allow for the democratic oversight of special forces in Parliament.

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