(Br. Govt.) Inquiry Ordered (by High Court) into Iraqi Civilian Death

[DeepModem Mom]

Sky News, UK:
INQUIRY ORDERED INTO IRAQI'S DEATH


The family of an Iraqi civilian allegedly unlawfully killed by British troops has won its High Court challenge fighting the Government's refusal to order an "independent and effective" inquiry into his death.

The ruling could have significant implications for British forces serving abroad.

Hotel worker Baha Mousa, 26, was allegedly beaten to death while in custody southern Iraq.

His family had argued that although he was allegedly attacked outside the European Union, he was still protected by the European Convention on Human Rights....


http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30000-1163933,00.html

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

1. Human rights

remember them? Or were they all overruled by Bushco and his lackeys? </sarcasm> I truly hope the family gets its day in court, and that someday human rights will be an international law that is respected by all countries.