Alexander Blackman was a British soldier who served in Afghanistan on several tours, most notably in 2011. He was known as Marine A and was
sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of an unarmed and injured
combatant in Afghanistan. His case has endured a multitude of commentary and
several court cases. Originally, he was found guilty of murder but this has now
been reduced to manslaughter after an appeal, funded by his wife and several
interested parties. I myself, have several reservations about this verdict and its
implications on international treaties currently in effect. I believe the Court
of Appeal has made a mistake and has partly legitimised the execution of those
who could become prisoners.
