Written question asked by Tam Dalyell (Labour) on Wednesday, 30 April 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 May 2003. It was answered by Geoffrey Hoon (Labour) on Thursday, 8 May 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Ministry of Defence
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what instructions have been issued to Coalition troops about seizing documents as evidence of crimes against humanity. (Holding answer 6 May 2003).
- Answer
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Mr. Dalyell: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what instructions have been issued to Coalition troops about seizing documents as evidence of crimes against humanity. [111614] Mr. Hoon: [holding answer 6 May 2003]: United Kingdom Commanders are advised that any evidence believed to be linked to war crimes or crimes against humanity in Iraq is to be preserved and secured so that it may be properly examined by investigating authorities. Where evidence is time-sensitive, and a delay might result in it being lost, it may be seized and retained.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 111614; 404 c848W;404 c844W
- Session
- 2002-03
- Subjects
- Criminal investigation Armed forces Crimes against humanity Evidence Documents Iraq Iraq conflict
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