UK ex-cabinet members accused of Iraq war crimes

[Redfairen]

Source: Press TV

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has been asked to examine the actions of former British cabinet members and troops over claims of torture in Iraq.

The European Centre for Constitutional Human Rights (ECCHR) and the Public Interest Lawyers (PIL) firm said in a statement that they have filed a joint complaint to the ICC, calling for a probe into British war crimes in the war-torn country.

In their 250-page complaint, the two NGOs called for a probe into the actions of senior British officials, particularly the former Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon and Minister of State for the Armed forces Adam Ingram for “systematic torture and abuse” of prisoners in Iraq between 2003 and 2008.

Over the past few years, more than 400 Iraqi prisoners have contacted PIL, based in Birmingham, central England, alleging “serious abuse and humiliation” by British soldiers. According to the law firm, the allegations ranged from sexual and religious humiliation to physical violence.



Read more: http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2014/01/11/344958/uk-officials-accused-of-iraq-war-crimes/

[cosmicone]

1. Throw the bastards in jail

The brits have been getting away with torture and abuse in their greedy appropriation of wealth from the colonies for centuries.

[riverbendviewgal]

2. and the American bastards as well.

K n R

[WhiteTara]

3. Perhaps this will have legs and wings. n/t

[dipsydoodle]

4. Similar complaint to ICC failed in 2006.

Situation definitely merits another try.

[muriel_volestrangler]

5. kick (nt)

[Jefferson23]

6. Recommend.