Name withheld – Iraqi national

Context

Iraqi national investigated for alleged war crimes committed in Iraq in 2016

Type of jurisdiction

Universal jurisdiction

Suspect

Name withheld, Iraqi national

Country of residence of suspect

United Kingdom

Charges

As the case is at the investigation stage, the suspect has not yet been formally charged. The investigation concerns suspicion of a war crime, contrary to Article 8 of the International Criminal Court Act 2001.

Current status

Under investigation

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 in Leeds a 23-year- old man on suspicion of a war crime, contrary to Article 8 of the International Criminal Court Act 2001. The allegation relates to events that occurred in Iraq in 2016.

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