Ruling Sought On Domestic Self-Defense Of Military
May 05 2010
Australia is in the midst of a security review designed to clarify the status of military personnel in case of an attack on a domestic military facility, reports the Australian.
Under current Australian law, troops manning domestic facilities are legally unable to defend themselves if attacked by terrorists and would have to call the police for assistance, said officials.
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd last year ordered a comprehensive review into base security. The...
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