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War veterans who claim they have been hounded over allegations of abuse have launched their own legal challenge against the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
The case is being brought on the basis that the soldiers, many of whom have faced intense investigation from the Iraq Historic Allegations Team (IHAT), were not properly trained to deal with prisoners captured in Iraq.
It is being brought by military lawyer Hilary Meredith, who told RT of the lack of legal infrastructure, police, prisons and judiciary in Iraq following the 2003 invasion.
She said the military was left with huge numbers of people who they had captured and yet had no expertise for dealing with.
“There was no direction given. There was clear direction on rules of engagement and when to shoot someone, but nothing on how to capture someone,” Meredith said.
“I think that is where the majority of problems have come about. Had there been a framework of support in place I think many of these allegations would have been investigated properly by a proper defense team.”
The allegations range from torture and abuse to murder and involve 1,500 cases and up to 200 soldiers and veterans.
The case is being brought on the basis that the soldiers, many of whom have faced intense investigation from the Iraq Historic Allegations Team (IHAT), were not properly trained to deal with prisoners captured in Iraq.
It is being brought by military lawyer Hilary Meredith, who told RT of the lack of legal infrastructure, police, prisons and judiciary in Iraq following the 2003 invasion.
She said the military was left with huge numbers of people who they had captured and yet had no expertise for dealing with.
“There was no direction given. There was clear direction on rules of engagement and when to shoot someone, but nothing on how to capture someone,” Meredith said.
“I think that is where the majority of problems have come about. Had there been a framework of support in place I think many of these allegations would have been investigated properly by a proper defense team.”
The allegations range from torture and abuse to murder and involve 1,500 cases and up to 200 soldiers and veterans.
