"The Army Prosecuting Authority (APA) who made the decision to prosecute soldiers of the Queens Lancashire Regiment and Intelligence Corps, welcomes the fact that Cpl Payne has been sentenced for the inhuman treatment of Iraqi civilians detained by the British Army. This case was referred to the APA by the appointed Commanding Officer and his Higher Authority as a prima facie case. The decision to prosecute was made, on evidential and public interest grounds, by the APA prosecutors with the advice of leading counsel - one of the most experienced criminal barristers in the country.

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