Yes, the SOP in 2002 was pretty damn poor. I can't tell whether the situation has improved - except that I don't seem to be able to find any later instances.
Also - (sorry) - I don't seem to be able to find the quotes I want about Tony Blair and self-defence. Put those words into a search engine and you get a million tendentious articles about Iraq :0(
I think I saw something about that a few minutes ago.
http://www.abc.net.au/correspondents/content/2004/s1262909.htm
Tony Martin was mentioned in the article as well.