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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Dan Sabbagh Defence and security editor

MoD has no system to detect civilian deaths caused by military, study shows

An RAF Typhoon aircraft is seen being prepared for operations across the Middle East.
An RAF Typhoon aircraft is seen being prepared for operations across the Middle East. Photograph: AS1 Joshua Whiting/MOD Crown Copyright 2026/PA

The Ministry of Defence has no system for examining whether UK military action has killed or injured civilians in war, a study commissioned by the department has revealed.

The MoD also “does not maintain a central register of civilian harm incidents or allegations” and, despite mass casualties caused by other countries, has concluded there is no need to do so because its existing mitigation is considered effective.

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