An independent inquiry is to be held into allegations that British soldiers mutilated and murdered civilians in Iraq – and the government has been forced to admit that key documents had not been disclosed.
In a letter read out in court today, the defence secretary, Bob Ainsworth, said he "profoundly regrets" the failures to disclose relevant documents. Though he denied the allegations, he said he was now prepared to set up an inquiry under European human rights convention articles enshrining the right to life and prohibiting torture, or inhuman or degrading treatment.
The government made the concession after documents, which contradict claims made on oath by officials, were belatedly disclosed to the high court.
They reveal that ministers, possibly including Tony Blair, knew much more about the incident than they have admitted.
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