Riots may be controlled with chemicals – The Guardian

Posted April 10th, 2012 in chemical weapons, news, public order, violent disorder, weapons by sally

“Future riots could be quelled by projectiles containing chemical irritants fired by police using new weapons that are now in the final stages of development.”

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The Guardian, 9th April 2012

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Army to be sued for war crimes over its role in Fallujah attacks – The Independent

Posted May 4th, 2010 in armed forces, birth, chemical weapons, news, war crimes by sally

“Allegations that Britain was complicit in the use of chemical weapons linked to an upsurge in child deformity cases in Iraq, are being investigated by the Ministry of Defence.”

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The Independent, 4th May 2010

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Porton Down veterans awarded £3m compensation – The Guardian

Posted January 31st, 2008 in armed forces, chemical weapons, compensation, news by sally

“Hundreds of veterans who were subjected to tests at the Porton Down chemical warfare installation are to be awarded compensation totalling £3m, the defence minister Derek Twigg announced today.”

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The Guardian, 31st Janaury 2008

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MoD offers nerve gas veterans £3m and an apology – The Guardian

Posted January 17th, 2008 in armed forces, chemical weapons, compensation, experiments, news by sally

“The Ministry of Defence is to offer compensation and an apology to the Porton Down victims of secret chemical testing, it was reported today.”

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The Guardian, 17th January 2008

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