Written question asked by Lord Robathan (Conservative) on Monday, 28 November 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 30 November 2005. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Monday, 5 December 2005 on behalf of the Solicitor General.

Human Rights (Iraq)

Question: To ask the Solicitor-General what correspondence the Attorney-General has had with Mr. Phil Shiner regarding human rights cases against British forces in Iraq; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Phil Shiner has written to the Attorney-General raising a number of issues concerning British forces in Iraq. The Attorney-General's officials have replied to Mr. Shiner, advising him that if he has any evidence of potential criminal offences he should bring it to the attention of the prosecuting authorities, and that he should direct to the Ministry of Defence other issues he might have about the conduct and training of the armed forces.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 33574; 440 c964W;440 c964W
Session: 2005-06
Related items: Human Rights (Iraq)
Tuesday, 13 December 2005
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Human rights Iraq Peacekeeping operations
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