Name withheld – Iraqi national

Last modified : 15/04/2024

Country of commission
Nationality of the suspect
Iraq
Gender of the suspect
Male
Status of the suspect
Free
Status of the procedure
Case closed
Alleged crimes / charges
War crimes
Verdict / decision
Case dismissed
Individual / company
Individual
Jurisdictional basis
Universal jurisdiction
Investigation started in
2022
Year of the verdict (First instance) / decision
2023
Length of the procedure (in years)
1


Facts

The allegations relate to events that occurred in Iraq in 2016.

Procedure

On 20 May 2022, officers from the Metropolitan Police War Crimes Team arrested the suspect in Leeds on suspicion of a war crime, contrary to Article 8 of the International Criminal Court Act 2001. The allegation related to events that occurred in Iraq in 2016.

He was taken into custody at a police station in Leeds and was released under investigation.

In 2023, no further action was taken against him as there was insufficient evidence to proceed. The investigation has been closed.

Last modified : 15/04/2024

Country of commission
Nationality of the suspect
Iraq
Gender of the suspect
Male
Status of the suspect
Free
Status of the procedure
Case closed
Alleged crimes / charges
War crimes
Verdict / decision
Case dismissed
Individual / company
Individual
Jurisdictional basis
Universal jurisdiction
Investigation started in
2022
Year of the verdict (First instance) / decision
2023
Length of the procedure (in years)
1