British soldiers to be investigated by International Criminal Court over claims they committed war crimes in Iraq

Britain is to be investigated by the International Criminal Court over claims of war crimes by troops.
Prosecutors in the Hague have launched a 'preliminary examination' into allegations UK forces tortured and mistreated Iraqi prisoners between 2003 and 2008.
It is the first time the ICC, which usually prosecutes dictators who systematically maim and kill civilians, has investigated Britain for alleged war crimes.


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And in the same newspaper................

"Tony Blair was blamed yesterday for a delay in publishing an official report into the Iraq War.
Norman Baker, a Home Office minister, accused the former premier of trying to block the release of secret communications between him and George W Bush.
He has told Sir John Chilcot, who is heading the inquiry, of his deep concern at the length of time it is taking.
Mr Baker said he was dismayed by Sir John’s confirmation that Mr Blair’s messages to the White House are causing a delay.
‘The way the Blair government handled the Iraq war is perhaps the most shameful episode in the history of our democracy,’ he said. ‘The fact Tony Blair appears now to be holding up the proper release of information is a disgrace.


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The one that took us to war refuses to have papers published whilst our soldiers are facing ridiculous trials because of him.

Surely one can't be done without the other.