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| The Royal Military Police is investigating an allegation that British soldiers sexually assaulted a 14-year-old Iraqi boy, the MoD says. | The Royal Military Police is investigating an allegation that British soldiers sexually assaulted a 14-year-old Iraqi boy, the MoD says. |
| The Ministry of Defence said the alleged incident took place at Camp Bread Basket in Iraq in May 2003. | The Ministry of Defence said the alleged incident took place at Camp Bread Basket in Iraq in May 2003. |
| "This allegation has been referred to the Royal Military Police for investigation," an MoD spokesman said. | "This allegation has been referred to the Royal Military Police for investigation," an MoD spokesman said. |
| He said all allegations of abuse are "investigated thoroughly and where proven those responsible are punished". | He said all allegations of abuse are "investigated thoroughly and where proven those responsible are punished". |
| Better training | Better training |
| The claim of abuse comes just days after it was announced that the MoD would pay nearly £3m to Iraqis who were tortured by British troops in Basra in 2003. | The claim of abuse comes just days after it was announced that the MoD would pay nearly £3m to Iraqis who were tortured by British troops in Basra in 2003. |
| Among those receiving compensation are the family of 26-year-old Baha Mousa who was beaten to death in custody. | Among those receiving compensation are the family of 26-year-old Baha Mousa who was beaten to death in custody. |
| Following the latest abuse allegation, the MoD said: "The Army has done a great deal since cases of abuse related to the death of Baha Mousa in 2003. | Following the latest abuse allegation, the MoD said: "The Army has done a great deal since cases of abuse related to the death of Baha Mousa in 2003. |
| "Procedures and training have been improved. But we are not complacent and continue to demand the very highest standards of conduct from all our troops." | "Procedures and training have been improved. But we are not complacent and continue to demand the very highest standards of conduct from all our troops." |
| It added that "all but a handful" of British troops - more than 120,000 in total - who have served in Iraq since 2003 "have conducted themselves to the highest standards of behaviour, displaying integrity and selfless commitment". | |
| Mr Mousa died while in the custody of the former Queen's Lancashire Regiment. | Mr Mousa died while in the custody of the former Queen's Lancashire Regiment. |
| No regiment has yet been named in connection with the latest allegation. | No regiment has yet been named in connection with the latest allegation. |
| According to the Independent on Sunday newspaper, the boy, now aged 19, is launching a civil case against the MoD. | According to the Independent on Sunday newspaper, the boy, now aged 19, is launching a civil case against the MoD. |