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Former human rights lawyer spared jail after admitting fraud over Iraq war claims

Phil Shiner pleads guilty to misconduct and dishonesty relating to untruthful allegations against UK combatants

The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2024

Ex-human rights lawyer Phil Shiner spared jail over Iraq War fraud charges

The 67-year-old was sentenced for three counts of fraud at Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2024

Ex-human rights lawyer to be sentenced on Iraq War fraud charges branded a liar

Phil Shiner will be sentenced at Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2024

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Ex-human rights lawyer to be sentenced on Iraq War fraud charges

Phil Shiner, 67, was principal solicitor at law firm Public Interest Lawyers.

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2024

Trump Selects Iraq War Veteran As Secretary Of The Army

President-elect Trump appoints Daniel P. Driscoll, an Iraq War veteran, as the next Army secretary.

Trump selects a former soldier and Iraq War veteran to serve as Army secretary

Donald Trump says he's selected a former soldier and Iraq War veteran to serve as secretary of the Army

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024

General Sir Mike Jackson, former head of British Army, dies aged 80

Sir Mike was appointed Chief of the General Staff, the professional head of the British Army, a month before the Iraq War in 2003.

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2024

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Former human rights lawyer admits fraud over Iraq war claims

Phil Shiner sought up to £200,000 of legal aid funding to represent clients including Khuder Al-Sweady

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2024

‘Russians at War’ documentary: From the Crimean to the Iraq War, soldier images pose questions about propaganda

Questions surrounding the film Russians at War linger following controversy surrounding it at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

The Conversation · Sep 24, 2024

Alastair Campbell is my hero, says Scottish Labour MP hopeful

A SCOTTISH Labour MP hopeful has been slammed after describing the Iraq War spin doctor Alastair Campbell as his “hero”.

The National (Scotland) · May 30, 2024

If Keir Starmer isn’t careful, Gaza could do for him what the Iraq war did for Blair

Many Muslim voters turned against Labour in the local elections, and the continuing conflict only heightens the risk of alienating others, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2024

Former Standard political editor Charles Reiss dies aged 82

During an extraordinary career he revealed the inside track of the Thatcher era and the unfolding of the Iraq War

Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2024

Iraq War Veteran Critiques War Dogs For Realism, Finds Inaccuracies

An Iraq War Veteran critiques the accuracy of the action comedy film War Dogs, based on a true story of arms dealing in Afghanistan.

Iraq War Veteran Praises Realism Of Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk

Explore the realistic portrayal of combat and PTSD in Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk despite critical reception. Directed by Ang Lee, the film resonates w...

Cabinet papers from Iraq war period show Howard government saw access to Middle East oil as a key national interest

Newly released documents also reveal worries that reducing troop levels in Iraq would squander ‘the benefits’ to US-Australia alliance

AAP · Mar 14, 2024

Secret Iraq War cabinet documents released publicly

Cabinet documents have revealed concerns Australia would not be able to contribute to peacekeeping efforts after the Iraq War.

AAP · Mar 12, 2024

Missing cabinet documents on Iraq War to be released

Previously lost cabinet documents on the Iraq War are set to be made public by the National Archives.

Will Smith to star as Iraq war vet in crime thriller

Will Smith is set to star in the crime thriller Sugar Bandits as an Iraq war vet. The film, based on the novel Devils In Exile, has generated buzz in the m...

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AAP · Jan 30, 2024

Admin error to blame for missing cabinet papers: review

A failure to hand over cabinet papers to the national archives has been blamed on administrative error and COVID restrictions, a review has found.

The Guardian - AU · Jan 4, 2024

Peter Dutton backs release of Iraq war papers after Morrison government failure

Department claims key documents outlining reasoning behind joining US-led invasion were not included in an ‘apparent administrative oversight’

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2024

Australia launches inquiry into why Cabinet documents relating to Iraq war remain secret

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has ordered an inquiry into why 20-year-old Cabinet documents relating to Australia joining the United States-led Iraq invasion remain secret, saying Australians have a right to know why their country went to war in 2003

AAP · Jan 2, 2024

Missing Iraq War documents prompt independent review

A failure by the former Morrison government to provide Iraq War documents to the National Archives will be investigated.

The Conversation · Dec 31, 2023

Cabinet papers 2003: Howard government sends Australia into the Iraq war

By far the most significant decision the Howard government made in 2003 was to support the invasion of Iraq. Journalists and historians have long maintained there was no submission to full cabinet weighing the pros and cons of the Australian intervention. Cabinet papers from 2003 released today by the National…

AAP · Dec 31, 2023

Right decision: minister stands by Iraq invasion call

Previously secret cabinet documents have revealed discussions inside the government before Australia committed to the Iraq War.

AAP · Dec 31, 2023

Iraq invasion and carbon crusade in 2003 cabinet papers

High-level discussions about Australia's decision to enter the Iraq War and a deadly virus that swept the world have been revealed in cabinet papers from 2003.

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