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Written question asked by Gordon Prentice (Labour) on Monday, 14 November 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 November 2005. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 24 November 2005 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Army Prosecuting Authority

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many British soldiers in Iraq are under investigation following allegations of misconduct, where no charges have yet been brought; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

As at 21 November cases involving 10 soldiers were under consideration by prosecuting authorities in relation to incidents where Iraqi nationals have allegedly been killed or injured. To date these soldiers have not been charged with any offence.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
29402; 439 c2202W;439 c2200W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Armed forces Iraq Misconduct Peacekeeping operations Military law
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk