[68skylark]

Good post, as usual.

Some of the first prosecutions may be brought by the British against two Iraqi irregulars who were arrested last week near Basra, suspected of taking part in the killing of two British soldiers.

Are the British going to overcome their reluctance to impose the death penalty?

[MadIvan]

Are the British going to overcome their reluctance to impose the death penalty?

I am sure that even our officials will whistle and look the other way if Iraqi judges hang them.

Regards, Ivan

[Brian Allen]

<< Are the British going to overcome their reluctance to impose the death penalty? >>

The British won't have any say in the initial military government of Iraq. That -- as will be the bringing of American Justice to Iraq's war criminals and terrorists -- will be American.

But the Brits, as they have gained weeks of experience down there, might be asked to help out the American-appointed mayor of the liberated bits of Basra.