Service Prosecuting Authority (SPA)

British troops in Basra Photo: PA Hundreds of British soldiers have received letters questioning their role in claims of torture and murder during the Iraq War. Around 280 veterans have been sent documents telling them they were involved in an incident under investigation by the Government-established Iraq Historical Allegations Team (IHAT). More than 50 deaths during the UK’s military mission in the country between 2003 and 2009 are set to be investigated, prosecutors have confirmed. Unlawful…