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Ministry of Defence Statement on the trial of Parachute Regiment Soldiers

The Parachute RegimentThe court martial of seven soldiers and ex-soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment ended on 3 November 2005, when the Judge Advocate directed the Board to return Not Guilty verdicts in respect of all charges against them.

The Ministry of Defence has issued the following statement following the Judge Advocate's direction:

"The soldiers and ex-soldiers were on trial for the murder of an Iraqi civilian, Nadhem Abdullah on 11 May 2003. The trial ended today when the Judge Advocate directed the Board to return not guilty verdicts in respect of all charges against them.

"The judge made clear that, on the basis of the evidence presented, very serious allegations had been made and that it was perfectly proper to take the matter to trial. Our soldiers are not above the law. It is right that allegations of this nature must be followed up and the evidence tested in full. This process is now complete and those soldiers still in the Army will now return to Regimental duty. We are studying the judge?s remarks in detail to see what lessons can be identified."

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