Day: 13 July 2009

MoD may face hundreds of new torture claims – The Independent

Posted July 13th, 2009 in armed forces, Iraq, news, torture by sally

“The Ministry of Defence faces the threat of hundreds of claims for alleged abuse and torture of Iraqi civilians by British soldiers. Lawyers say emerging evidence of abuses, including use of electric shocks, points to a systematic policy of sensory deprivation, sleep deprivation and beatings throughout the occupation of Basra, which must have been authorised by senior officers or politicians and known to hundreds of soldiers.”

Full story

The Independent, 12th July 2009

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Baha Mousa public inquiry to examine allegations of torture in British custody – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 13th, 2009 in armed forces, inquiries, Iraq, news, torture by sally

“A major public inquiry into the death of an Iraqi civilian called Baha Mousa in British military custody with the former Queen’s Lancashire Regiment will begin on Monday.”

Full story

Daily Telegraph, 13th July 2009

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Doctors demand inquest into death of Dr David Kelly – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 13th, 2009 in inquests, news by sally

“A group of 13 doctors who believe that Dr David Kelly, the Government scientist, did not commit suicide, but was murdered, are launching a legal campaign to demand an inquest.”

Full story

Daily Telegraph, 13th July 2009

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Solicitor Leslie Seldon’s retirement age challenge at appeal court – The Times

Posted July 13th, 2009 in news, retirement, solicitors by sally

“A solicitor who was forced to leave his job at the age of 65 will bring a test appeal today in the first challenge over compulsory retirement to reach the Court of Appeal.”

Full story

The Times, 13th July 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk