UK court to rule on Saudi arms exports – BBC News
‘The High Court is to rule later on the legality of UK arms exports to Saudi Arabia.’
BBC News, 10th July 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: war
Plan to opt out of rights accords in future wars dangerous, inquiry hears – The Guardian
‘Government plans to opt out of international human rights agreements in future conflicts would be dangerous and prevent British soldiers from obtaining justice, according to evidence submitted to a parliamentary inquiry by the Law Society and Liberty.’
The Guardian, 24th April 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Blair prosecution opposed by attorney general, says paper – BBC News
‘The attorney general hopes to block a private prosecution against Tony Blair over the Iraq war, a report says.’
BBC News, 17th April 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Marine A to be resentenced over fatal shooting of Taliban fighter – Daily Telegraph
‘Royal Marine who is in prison for the fatal shooting of a Taliban fighter in Afghanistan finds out today if he is to be freed or must serve more time behind bars.’
Daily Telegraph, 28th March 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Tony Blair’s rush to war could be repeated due to lack of checks, MPs warn – The Independent
‘No checks have been put in place to prevent a prime minister repeating Tony Blair’s disastrous rush to war in Iraq, MPs have warned.’
The Independent, 15th March 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Marine Alexander Blackman conviction reduced to manslaughter – BBC News
‘A Royal Marine jailed for shooting an injured Taliban fighter in Afghanistan has had his murder conviction reduced to manslaughter by an appeal court.’
BBC News, 15th March 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
War graves lost as court gives council permission to bury civilians on top of World War I soldiers – Daily Telegraph
‘London council is to be allowed to bury people in land on top of war graves after a Church of England court gave it permission.’
Daily Telegraph, 10th March 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Villagers defeat Historic England and parish council in row about poppy wreath holders to honour war dead – Daily Telegraph
‘Villagers have defeated Historic England following a row about honouring their war dead, as a Church judge ruled they can use a wreath holder to display poppies all year round.’
Daily Telegraph, 6th March 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Supreme Court Brexit ruling may affect legal action against Tony Blair and other ‘state officials’ over Iraq War – The Independent
‘The Supreme Court Brexit ruling may affect attempts to take legal action against Tony Blair and other “state officials” over their role in the Iraq War, it has emerged.’
The Independent, 14th February 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Soldiers could be ‘shut out of justice’ under combat immunity plans – The Guardian
‘Soldiers will be “shut out of justice” and military equipment failures will be covered up under plans to extend combat immunity and prevent military claims going to court, ministers have been warned.’
The Guardian, 14th February 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
You win some, you lose some…Rahmatullah (No.2) in the Supreme Court – UK Human Rights Blog
‘In Rahmatullah (No 2) v MOD; Mohammed v MOD [2017] UKSC 1, the Supreme Court gave a further important judgment in the litany of cases arising out of the UK’s intervention in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Court held unanimously that the doctrine of Crown act of state defeated claims brought by non UK citizens seeking to sue the Government in the English courts in respect of alleged torts committed abroad.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 24th January 2017
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Former soldier sentenced under Terrorism Act after attempting to travel to Syria to fight Isis – The Independent
‘A former soldier has been sentenced under the Terrorism Act after he attempted to travel to Syria to fight Isis.’
The Independent, 4th January 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Former Army captain Rachel Webster to sue the Government over Ihat raid – Daily Telegraph
‘A decorated war veteran has made an emotional demand for the government to shut down its “witch hunt” into historic allegations of abuse in Iraq. Rachel Webster, a former captain, announced she was suing the Ministry of Defence over her wrongful arrest by investigators in January 2014.’
Daily Telegraph, 14th December 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Tony Blair must face new investigation over Iraq, MPs demand – The Independent
‘MPs are calling for a parliamentary committee to investigate whether Mr Blair misled parliament and the public.’
The Independent, 27th November 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
War medal fakers should face criminal charges, say MPs – BBC News
‘Impostors who wear military medals they are not entitled to should be liable to criminal charges, MPs say.’
BBC News, 22nd November 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“British Troops to be Exempted from Human Rights Law” – UK Human Rights Blog
‘Theresa May vows to end ‘vexatious claims’ against service personnel. In the UK about £100 million has been spent since 2004 dealing with thousands of cases lodged against soldiers who served in Iraq. Many were launched under ECHR laws on rights to life and liberty.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 4th October 2016
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Plan for UK military to opt out of European convention on human rights – The Guardian
‘Controversial plans for the military to opt out from the European convention on human rights (ECHR) during future conflicts will be introduced by ministers, to see off what the prime minister described as an “industry of vexatious claims” against soldiers.’
The Guardian, 4th October 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
The Human Rights Act protects our soldiers – as well as those they protect – The Guardian
‘Tom Tugendhat is wrong. Limiting human rights to our borders will strip soldiers of hard-won protections, and values that distinguish them from the enemy.’
The Guardian, 21st September 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
How often must we investigate torture? – UK Human Rights Blog
‘Al-Saadoon & Ors v. Secretary of State for Defence [2016] EWCA Civ 811, 9 September 2016. This post concerns the extent of any obligations imposed on the UK to investigate violations of non-refoulement (under Article 3, ECHR) and arbitrary deprivation of liberty (Article 5, ECHR). The non-refoulement issue arose from two individuals whom had been captured by British forces in Iraq claimed they were transferred to American custody and subsequently ill-treated. The Article 5 issue arose from the detention by British forces in Iraq of several individuals who claimed to have had their Article 5 rights violated whilst in British custody.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 20th September 2016
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
The Iraq Fatality Investigations: report into the death of Ahmed Jabbar Kareem Ali – official-documents.gov.uk
‘The report records the outcome of the fourth investigation into civilian deaths referred to the Iraq Fatalities Investigations by the Secretary of State for Defence.’
official-documents.gov.uk, 15th September 2016
Source: www.official-documents.gov.uk
