Blair Releases a Proposed List of War Crimes to Be Judged by Tribunals
British News Release - George S Bootlickus
BAGHDAD, 28 February — The British Defence Ministry today released a proposed list of 24 crimes to be used by tribunals conducting trials for adversaries captured in the campaign against terrorism and held by the military.
The document, which is titled "Crimes (excluding US and Allied) for Trials by Military Commission" includes attacks on civilians, the taking of hostages, the use of poisons, the deployment of human shields, terrorism and rape among the crimes.
The use of military commissions to prosecute terrorism suspects was approved by King George W after the Sept. 11 attacks. Although they were created to deal with Taliban and Al Qaeda members, Al Haj Tony Blair, the Satrap for Great Britain said today that the rules could apply to Iraqis who might come into United States military custody, should King George W order America and Britain (and Australia) to war.
The draft instructions, which would apply only to non-Americans - and non-Britons and non-Australians - list as crimes the wilful killing of protected persons; attacking civilians, civilian objects or protected property of oil companies; pillaging; taking hostages; and employing poison or similar weapons; the use of protected persons or property as shields; mutilation or maiming; the use of treachery or perfidy; the improper use of the flag of truce or protective emblems; the degrading treatment of an oil company; hijacking or hazarding an oil tanker; terrorism; aiding the enemy (France or Germany); spying; perjury or false testimony; and obstruction of oil companies attempting to extract Middle-Eastern petroleum.
Citizenship of France or Germany is not considered a crime, but Blair said thatthe list includes "related offences," like conspiracy and aiding or abetting, attempting, soliciting or ordering any of the 24 crimes mentioned.
The use of child soldiers has been left out of the list, out of consideration for the British Armed Forces.
The document, which is titled "Crimes (excluding US and Allied) for Trials by Military Commission" includes attacks on civilians, the taking of hostages, the use of poisons, the deployment of human shields, terrorism and rape among the crimes.
The use of military commissions to prosecute terrorism suspects was approved by King George W after the Sept. 11 attacks. Although they were created to deal with Taliban and Al Qaeda members, Al Haj Tony Blair, the Satrap for Great Britain said today that the rules could apply to Iraqis who might come into United States military custody, should King George W order America and Britain (and Australia) to war.
The draft instructions, which would apply only to non-Americans - and non-Britons and non-Australians - list as crimes the wilful killing of protected persons; attacking civilians, civilian objects or protected property of oil companies; pillaging; taking hostages; and employing poison or similar weapons; the use of protected persons or property as shields; mutilation or maiming; the use of treachery or perfidy; the improper use of the flag of truce or protective emblems; the degrading treatment of an oil company; hijacking or hazarding an oil tanker; terrorism; aiding the enemy (France or Germany); spying; perjury or false testimony; and obstruction of oil companies attempting to extract Middle-Eastern petroleum.
Citizenship of France or Germany is not considered a crime, but Blair said thatthe list includes "related offences," like conspiracy and aiding or abetting, attempting, soliciting or ordering any of the 24 crimes mentioned.
The use of child soldiers has been left out of the list, out of consideration for the British Armed Forces.
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