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Written question asked by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 December 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 January 2006. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Monday, 9 January 2006 on behalf of the Solicitor General.


Iraqi Prisoners

Question
To ask the Solicitor-General for what reasons the Crown Prosecution Service did not proceed with charges against the individuals who faked photographs of British troops abusing Iraqi prisoners.
Answer

The Crown Prosecution Service has already confirmed that no charges were preferred as there was no realistic prospect of a conviction. In accordance with usual practice, they do not publish detailed reasons for the decision.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
40458; 441 c3W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Criminal proceedings Abuse Detainees Armed forces Iraq Peacekeeping operations Photographs
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk