Prosecuting soldiers for Iraq crimes ‘may blunt extremism appeal’

A DECISION to prosecute British soldiers for war crimes in Iraq could “blunt” the appeal of Islamic extremism, it was claimed.

The perception that British forces are not above the law may help to stem the recruitment by radical factions of Muslims angry about the war.

Inayat Bunglawala, spokesperson for the Muslim Council of Britain, welcomed the decision by the Army Prosecuting Authority to prosecute.