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SAS

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abbreviation

  1. Special Air Service

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Two former heads of all UK Special Forces suppressed evidence of possible SAS war crimes, a former high-ranking officer has told a public inquiry in closed evidence sessions.

From BBC

In a headline-grabbing move, the SAS Regimental Association is threatening legal action "if the bill is enacted in anything like its current state".

From BBC

Davis claimed the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill, which had its second reading in Parliament on Tuesday, is affecting morale in the SAS, and its ability to recruit and retain soldiers.

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Meanwhile, SAS chief executive Michael Dickson warned that there was already an increase in demands on the service compared to last year.

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Last winter the SAS was placed on the highest level of emergency due to the "significant pressure" placed on services.

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