British troops to be questioned over war crimes allegations

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Sep 3, 2012
Hundreds of British troops are set to be questioned by the Iraq Historic Allegations Team (IHAT) regarding the alleged torture of civilians in Iraq.

According to The Telegraph, the number is expected to increase as two public enquiries into war crimes in Iraq by British troops are reviewed by investigators. One such inquiry, the al-Sweady inquiry has already identified more than 500 troops that will be questioned.

The Telegraph also reported earlier that the three inquiries by Britain is projected to cost the country £100 million.

Lawyers representing British troops have dismissed evidence from the IHAT as “extremely weak” and have criticised the approach taken by IHAT.

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