The alleged abuse of Iraqi prisoners by US military police violates the rules governing armed conflict, says Anthony Dworkin
From President Bush down, American officials have proclaimed their determination to punish everyone involved in the apparent humiliation and torture of Iraqi detainees. In Britain, a high-level investigation is also under way into stories of abuse by British troops. There is no doubt that the allegations involved, if proven, would represent serious violations of the laws of war, punishable by court martial. But under international law, responsibility for these actions may go further than coalition leaders would like to admit.
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