9 years ago
UK troops to be 'protected from vexatious claims'
Legal measures to protect UK troops from "spurious" claims of misconduct have been unveiled by the government. The change in policy, announced at the Conservative conference, would mean parts of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) could be suspended during future conflicts. Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said the legal system had been abused "to falsely accuse our armed forces". The MoD has spent more than £100m on Iraq-related claims since 2004.
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