More cash for injured troops in compensation shake-up – The Independent

Posted October 12th, 2007 in armed forces, compensation, news by sally

“The most seriously injured troops are to receive more cash under reforms to the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme announced today.”

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The Independent, 11th October 2007

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Related link: Injury table and payments – Daily Telegraph, 12th October 2007

Extra funds to ease military inquest backlog – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 5th, 2007 in armed forces, inquests, news by sally

“Families waiting for answers about how their loved ones died in Iraq and Afghanistan receive a vital boost today with a Government announcement that it will provide funds to ease the inquest backlog.”

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Daily Telegraph, 5th October 2007

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Court tells MoD to yield papers on Iraqi’s death – The Guardian

Posted October 4th, 2007 in armed forces, disclosure, Iraq, news, torture by sally

“The high court yesterday ordered the Ministry of Defence to disclose to lawyers key documents about the circumstances surrounding the death of Baha Mousa, an Iraqi who died in British custody in Basra four years ago. The move came after the lawyers for Mr Mousa’s family and the families of 10 other Iraqis detained by British soldiers accused the MoD of ‘obfuscation and delay’ in providing vital information.”

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The Guardian, 4th October 2007

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Lawyers in Basra death case win access to files – The Independent

Posted October 4th, 2007 in armed forces, courts martial, Iraq, news, torture by sally

“Lawyers acting for the father of an Iraqi man beaten to death while in the custody of the British military have claimed a breakthrough which could help discover ‘what went wrong and who was responsible’.”

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The Independent, 4th October 2007

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MOD attacked over “insulting” award for soldier – The Observer

Posted October 1st, 2007 in armed forces, compensation, news by sally

“The government is facing fresh claims that it is not looking after horrifically injured troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, after the wife of an injured soldier told The Observer that she had been ‘insulted’ by an offer of compensation.”

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The Observer, 30th September 2007

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Britain “failing armed forces” – BBC News

Posted September 13th, 2007 in armed forces, news by sally

“Britain is failing in its duty of care to its armed forces and former servicemen and women, the Royal British Legion has said.”

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BBC News, 13th September 2007

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US troops ‘won’t attend inquests’ – BBC News

Posted August 29th, 2007 in armed forces, inquests, news by sally

“The US will continue to refuse requests for its personnel to appear at inquests into the ‘friendly fire’ deaths of British troops, a report says.”

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BBC News, 29th August 2007

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Soldier’s mother in legal battle over ‘insulting’ compensation for his wounds – The Times

Posted August 29th, 2007 in armed forces, compensation, news by sally

“The Ministry of Defence is reviewing compensation claims for service personnel suffering from multiple war wounds after an outcry over a soldier who was awarded payment for only three of his 37 injuries.”

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The Times, 29th August 2007

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Lawyers accuse MoD of retaining evidence on abused Iraqi detainees – The Guardian

Posted August 22nd, 2007 in armed forces, detention, Iraq, news, torture by sally

“Lawyers representing the families of Iraqis detained by British soldiers yesterday accused the Ministry of Defence of suppressing crucial information about the circumstances surrounding their mistreatment, including advice given to senior army officers.”

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The Guardian, 22nd August 2007

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War widows face four-year wait for inquests – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 21st, 2007 in armed forces, inquests, news by sally

“Widows of soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan are calling on the Government to clear the vast backlog of inquests.”

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Daily Telegraph, 21st August 2007

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Army officer sues for £1m over spy claim – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 20th, 2007 in armed forces, news, official secrets act by sally

“A former Paratrooper whose career was destroyed after he was falsely accused of spying is to sue the Government for record damages.”

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Daily Telegraph, 19th August 2007

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MoD to impose gagging order on blogs written by army personnel – The Independent

Posted August 10th, 2007 in armed forces, internet, news by sally

“The Ministry of Defence has imposed a ban on members of the armed forces using modern technology to communicate about their experiences.”

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The Independent, 10th August 2007

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Gurkha-rights test case under way – BBC News

Posted August 1st, 2007 in armed forces, Gurkhas, immigration, news by sally

“An immigration tribunal is taking place which could help decide whether 2,000 former Gurkha soldiers in the Army have the right to settle in the UK.”

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BBC News, 1st August 2007

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Soldiers to face charges over private’s death – The Guardian

Posted July 26th, 2007 in armed forces, news by sally

“Three soldiers are to be charged over the death of a young private who collapsed after he was allegedly ordered to take part in a gruelling punishment exercise, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said today.”

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The Guardian, 25th July 2007

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MoD ‘failed’ in allowing captives to sell stories – The Times

Posted July 23rd, 2007 in armed forces, news by sally

“New regulations are to ban members of the Armed Forces from selling their stories, as a committee of MPs said yesterday that allowing those held captive in Iran to do so had been a ‘disturbing failure of judgment’.”

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The Times, 23rd July 2007

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Gurkhas handed boost to pensions – BBC News

Posted July 19th, 2007 in armed forces, Gurkhas, news, pensions by sally

“Gurkhas will be given a “significant” boost to their pensions, the Ministry of Defence has announced.”

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BBC News, 19th July 2007

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Military inquests to get more funds as Iraq death toll rises – The Times

Posted July 13th, 2007 in armed forces, coroners, inquests, news by sally

“Ministers bowed to pressure yesterday and promised to provide extra funding for hard-pressed coroners’ courts holding inquests into military deaths in Iraq and Afghanistan.”

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The Times, 13th July 2007

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Soldier’s widow urges trial of friendly fire commander – The Guardian

Posted July 13th, 2007 in armed forces, inquests, Iraq, news by sally

“The widow of a British soldier killed by ‘friendly fire’ in Iraq yesterday demanded the prosecution of an officer after a coroner questioned whether he was fit to command troops and described the incident as a ‘completely avoidable tragedy’.”

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The Guardian, 13th July 2007

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MPs to demand inquiry into abuse of prisoners in Iraq – The Independent

Posted July 2nd, 2007 in armed forces, Iraq, news by sally

“An influential committee of MPs meets tomorrow to decide on holding a full inquiry into whether the Attorney General’s office or the MoD gave soldiers the green light to abuse detainees in Iraq.”

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The Independent, 2nd July 2007

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Inquiry into torture of Iraqis by British troops -The Times

Posted June 27th, 2007 in armed forces, Iraq, news, torture by sally

“The Attorney-General yesterday demanded an inquiry into the use of torture by British soldiers in Iraq in 2003 which led to the death in custody of Baha Musa, an Iraqi civilian arrested during an arms search. Lord Goldsmith, QC, said it was “inexplicable” that banned techniques were being used when soldiers and officers must have realised they breached the Geneva Conventions.”

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The Times, 27th June 2007

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