Hastings describes the preparations for Operation Biting as meticulous and emphasizes the operation's extraordinary success, which brought courage and hope during dire wartime circumstances.
Robert Jenrick stated, "Our special forces are killing rather than capturing terrorists because our lawyers tell us that if they're caught, the European court [of human rights] will set them free." This controversial claim raises significant questions about the operational decisions made by UK special forces, particularly regarding the influence of human rights laws on military actions. Jenrick invoked Ben Wallace's earlier comments to suggest that the ECHR's impact on military strategy is a serious concern that needs addressing.