UK soldiers unlikely to be prosecuted over Iraq war crime claims
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But the director of the Service Prosecution Authority said just one remaining case was being examined. One case is still being considered, but Mr Cayley admitted that it is now"quite possible" that none of the original allegations will lead to a prosecution. Mr Cayley said he was"convinced" that examination would soon be completed without any further action.
The bill proposes a five-year time limit on any criminal prosecution unless compelling new evidence is brought to light.
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