Tom Tugendhat, a former security minister and contender for the Conservative Party leadership, has criticized his rival Robert Jenrick over remarks suggesting that UK special forces prefer to "kill rather than capture" terrorism suspects. Tugendhat described Jenrick's comments as indicative of a "fundamental misunderstanding" of the law of war. Jenrick, the former immigration minister, defended his statement, claiming it reflected concerns similar to those expressed by former defense secretary Ben Wallace. He argued that there are fears European laws could potentially release any suspects who are detained. Tugendhat's response highlights the ongoing debate within the party regarding the appropriate approach to counter-terrorism operations.