Two British soldiers have been sent home for refusing to fight in a war involving civilians. (Are there wars that don’t involve civilians?)

Justin Hugheston-Roberts says the soldiers from 16 Air Assault Brigade, based in Colchester, Essex, told their commanding officers they would not take part in the military action.

Mr Hugheston-Roberts, chairman of Forces Law, said they could be thrown out of the Army or have to face a court martial. It is understood they are a private and an air technician.

Hmm. I’m not even going to say it.