Threat of war crime ruling on British forces

Scotland on Sunday | December 29, 2002| | Copyright

LAWYERS have told the Ministry of Defence that British troops could be indicted for war crimes if we go to war with Iraq.

Even units used in a supporting role with United States troops could face indictments from the new International Criminal Court, now setting up shop in The Hague.

The US is not a member of the ICC, and is not covered by its law, but Britain, a founding member, will be in the spotlight should war erupt with Baghdad.

British troops are thought unlikely to commit atrocities themselves, with only elite units and strike aircraft expected to be in action in Iraq.

But lawyers ...

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