Holding the Weapons Industry Responsible for War Crimes, an Oxford Union Debate

Holding the Weapons Industry Responsible for War Crimes, an Oxford Union Debate


At the end of the debate, with Katie and me speaking in favor of the motion and two persons arguing against the motion, twice as many of the Oxford Union students voted that the weapons industry should be responsible for war crimes if their weapons are used in committing war crimes. Of course, the senior officials of the weapons industry would argue that they are merely in the business of manufacturing weapons and they have no role in the use of the weapons. While the State of Malta sent a surveyor official on April 6, 2025, to determine the seaworthiness of the Conscience, professional forensic investigators will piece together the type of munitions used, the manufacturer of the munitions and the method of delivery of the munitions.

Author: Col. Ann Wright (ret.)


Published at: 2025-05-14 21:53:52

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