British army major to testify at abuse court martial

A British army major who unlawfully ordered his soldiers to punish Iraqi civilians by “working them hard” is expected to give evidence today at the “Operation Ali Baba” court martial in Germany.

Major Dan Taylor, of the 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, will be called as a witness at the court martial of three of his soldiers who are accused of abusing the Iraqis.