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British Troops Faced False Accusations in Al-Sweady Affair, Telegraph Reports

Documents show Lord Hermer helped pursue Iraq claims against British troops while emails raised doubts about the allegations and media strategy.

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The attorney-general was involved in the case launched by about half a dozen Iraqis who accused Britons of having unlawfully killed their relatives.

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Over 25,000 pages of court files reveal Lord Hermer's early involvement in the Al-Sweady trial. The Attorney General advised Leigh Day for years.

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The Daily Sceptic broke the news on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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