Incomplete and abridged (but still accurate) from todays Sunday Times, page 2:
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"A Muslim reservist airman is bringing a test case against the MOD after he was disciplined for refusing to take part in the Iraq war on religious grounds.
He was arrested and charged after going AWOL from his RAF base in Suffolk (Wattasham??). He serves as an 'aircraftsman' and medic.
He is appealing on the grounds that his faith forbids him from fighting other muslims. His lawyers will argue that the 'European convention on human rights' gives everyone the right to freedom of religious belief - including military personnel.
Moshin Khan's case is the first of its kind and is likely to become a cause celebre in Britain's muslim community and among those opposed to the conflict.
2 other soldiers from 16 Air Assault Brigade have been sent home from the Gulf after refusing to fight. Unlike Khan, however, they based their objections on moral rather than religious grounds and have not yet been punished for their actions.
In previous conflicts, CO's in HM Armed Forces have been jailed for refusing to fight.
The case is listed to be heard at a summary appeal court hearing before a judge and 2 senior RAF officers at Leeming on 23 June"
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RIGHT THEN!
Who does this specimen think he is?
You CANNOT take the Queen's shilling for god knows how many years, 'having a laugh and making new friends', as so many seem to join for...... and then pick and choose your battles.
In his arrogance, he could be depriving the front line of a badly needed set of hands. The fighting may have stopped, but the place is far from safe.
Send him to the glasshouse, then claim back all his RAuxAF pay!
Is nothing safe from the bloody European Liberal Court of Social Workers!