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UK: Britain's drone policy to be examined by MPs

11 July 2013

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A new inquiry into Britain's policy on armed drone aircraft has been announced by the Commons Defence Committee. MPs will examine the UK's deployment of armed drones and the legal and ethical issues surrounding their use.

see the full story: Britain's drone policy to be examined by MPs (BBC, link)

See also: UK Defence Select Committee anounces remit of inquiry into use of drones and see:(Drone Wars UK, link) Submission from Drone Wars UK to the Defence Select Committee Inquiry (pdf)

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