Did Tony Blair influence trial of UK soldiers accused of killing Iraqi man?
Government files suggest former UK prime minister pressured officials to prevent soldiers being tried in civil courts.

Government files suggest former UK prime minister pressured officials to prevent soldiers being tried in civil courts.




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