Iraq Conflict: Veterans
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps the Government is taking to ensure that veterans of the Iraq conflict are treated fairly and with respect in any investigations, while maintaining legal accountability.
Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones
The Government is committed to supporting its people who act reasonably and in good faith in the course of their duties. Legal advice and welfare support are available to all Serving and former members of the Armed Forces, where they face criminal or civil allegations that relate to their Service.
Following the publication of the final Iraq Fatality Investigation Report in November 2025, there are no outstanding investigations into the actions of veterans during the Iraq Conflict.
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