British High Court challenge for Iraq 'mistreatment' inquiry
July 06, 2010 A British High Court battle was launched today for a wide-ranging public inquiry into the alleged mistreatment of more than 100 Iraqis detained by British troops.
Judges heard accusations that the detainees were the victims of "systemic" inhuman and degrading treatment in British-controlled detention facilities in Iraq in the aftermath of the war to topple Saddam Hussein.
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The QC said other investigations have already been set up. They include an ongoing inquiry into how Baha Mousa met his death at the hands of British troops in Basra.
A second looked at allegations that British forces murdered and tortured a number of Iraqis at Majar-al-Kabir in May 2004.
However, they were too limited, and a comprehensive inquiry is now demonstrably necessary to cover the increasing number of claims of abuse between April 2003 and December 2008, Mr Fordham said.
He added: "There is every reason to believe the number of claims will continue to grow."
Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights, which protects against torture and inhuman or degrading treatment, requires an effective and prompt investigation of all allegations, said the QC. Continued
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