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Alexander Blackman β Former Royal Marine
Stephen Sackur interviews Alexander Blackman, who was convicted of murder while serving in Afghanistan in 2011.
UK prime minister Boris Johnson has promised to take steps to protect military personnel from what he describes as βvexatiousβ legal claims. Itβs a controversial stance as armed conflicts, from Northern Ireland to Iraq, have thrown up serious allegations of criminal wrongdoing by soldiers. Stephen Sackur interviews Alexander Blackman, who was convicted of murder while serving in Afghanistan in 2011. What does his case tell us about morality and accountability on the frontline?
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Mon 20 Jan 2020
18:30
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Interviewer | Stephen Sackur |
Interviewed Guest | Alexander Blackman |
Broadcasts
- Mon 20 Jan 2020 04:30ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ News except UK & UK HD
- Mon 20 Jan 2020 09:30ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ News except UK & UK HD
- Mon 20 Jan 2020 15:30ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ News except UK & UK HD
- Mon 20 Jan 2020 18:30ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ News except UK & UK HD