In the Matter of Sankoh

Abstract

Jurisdiction — Armed forces — Operations of armed forces in foreign territory — British forces deployed to Sierra Leone to assist Sierra Leone Government — British forces assisting Sierra Leone police in transporting arrested rebel leader — Whether rebel leader in custody of the United Kingdom — Whether habeas corpus available in English court to challenge legality of arrest and detentionWar and armed conflict — Peacekeeping operations — British forces deployed to Sierra Leone to assist Sierra Leone Government — Status of British presence in Sierra Leone — Jurisdiction of English courts — The law of England