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Blair's Push to Shield Soldiers from Civil Trials Revealed

1/2/2026

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Tony Blair, former UK Prime Minister, pressured officials to shield soldiers from civil trials.
In July 2005, Blair said the ICC should not investigate UK actions.
The files discuss Baha Mousa, an Iraqi hotel receptionist who died in British custody in 2003.
Blair's comments followed an aide memo suggesting the case could go to court martial.
The ICC closed its Iraq inquiry in 2020, citing insufficient evidence.

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Story summary

Tony Blair, former UK Prime Minister, pressured officials to shield soldiers from civil trials.
In July 2005, Blair said the ICC should not investigate UK actions.
The files discuss Baha Mousa, an Iraqi hotel receptionist who died in British custody in 2003.
Blair's comments followed an aide memo suggesting the case could go to court martial.
The ICC closed its Iraq inquiry in 2020, citing insufficient evidence.