Claim: The UK government killing British nationals fighting for Islamic State in Syria is lawful under international law.
Fact-check: Is it legal to kill people fighting for Islamic State in Syria? - Full Fact
Verdict: it depends on how you interpret international law. different states interpret it differently. the uk government believes it can be lawful in some circumstances.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Will Moy
Date published: 2017-10-27T00:00:00