UK troops faced 'witch hunt' from Starmer's law chief despite 'deliberate lies'
- Posted on April 22, 2026
- By Express
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In brief
An inquiry has revealed that Iraqi complainants made deliberate false statements against British military personnel, yet Attorney General Lord Hermer pursued legal proceedings against the troops. The investigation exposed systematic fabrication of evidence, raising serious questions about the credibility of allegations and the prosecutorial approach taken by senior government officials. This case highlights tensions between accountability mechanisms and evidence-based justice in military conduct reviews.
UK troops faced 'witch hunt' from Starmer's law chief despite 'deliberate lies'
British troops faced a 'witch hunt' from Attorney General Lord Hermer despite an inquiry finding their Iraqi accusers had told 'deliberate lies'
