One of the most humbling moments being a Candidate in Pollok during the elections in May was meeting Rose Gentle, who lost her son Gordon 3 years ago in an attack on British soldiers in Basra.Law Lords have ruled that Rose, and fellow grieving mum Beverley Clarke, who lost her son David, can Appeal an earlier decision by an Appeal Court to force the Government to conduct a full public inquiry.
The case will raise the question of whether the Iraq war was lawful under International Law.
Papers released by Law Lords will focus on the Human Rights right to life provisions to initiate an independent public investigation in to the deaths of these 2 soldiers.
In addition the case could force the Government to hold an independent inquiry into the way Lord Goldsmith, the Attorney General, reached his conclusions that the war in Iraq could be lawful.
More information on this and Rose's campaign can be found by clicking the link on the Military Families against War website.
I still find it incredible that despite 3 years of requests, Mr.Bliar has yet to meet Rose or the Gentle family.
Keep the faith Rose, one day you will obtain justice, and answers. You and your family are in our prayers.
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