Sorry if this post doesn't go along with the "outrage bus" everyone seems to be jumping on, or tally with Hangarshuffles comment
"...I don't see any number of politicians falling down the aisles to bring in any protective legislation to servicemen - show me where they are, someone? ....". But perhaps people should try reading this:
Defence secretary Michael Fallon: suspend the human rights act to protect our troops - Telegraph
Which was actually reported on 26th Dec, several days before this thread was even started!