A judicial review is being brought against the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for failing to support former and serving service personnel subject to judicial process and investigation.
Solicitor Hilary Meredith, who is acting on behalf of military personnel in the case, recently gave evidence at the Defence Sub Committee’s inquiry, which looked into the way investigations are being conducted by the Iraq Historic Allegations Team (IHAT).
IHAT is due to complete its work in 2019. Meredith is calling for veterans to be given the right to independent legal advice, a framework of help and support, funding, a fair trial and for a time limit to be imposed on cases.
Meredith said: “I passionately believe that the MoD should be held to account when it fails our servicemen and women. A framework of support and assistance needs to be put in place.”
