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Former human rights lawyer admits fraud over Iraq war claims

Former human rights lawyer admits fraud over Iraq war claims
Former human rights lawyer admits fraud over Iraq war claims

2024-10-01 15:30:03 - From: The Guardian


Phil Shiner sought up to £200,000 of legal aid funding to represent clients including Khuder Al-Sweady

The former human rights lawyer Phil Shiner has pleaded guilty to fraud charges linked to claims made against Iraq war veterans.

Shiner, 67, appeared at Southwark crown court on Monday and pleaded guilty to three counts of fraud, according to the National Crime Agency (NCA). He will be sentenced on 2 December.

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