Iraq Conflict: Veterans

(asked on 12th February 2026) - View Source

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

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 Portrait
Louise Sandher-Jones
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence)
This question was answered on 27th February 2026

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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