Shadow Justice Secretary refers Attorney General to regulator over Iraq war claims

Nick Timothy has formally referred Lord Hermer, the UK’s Attorney General and chief legal adviser to the government appointed by Keir Starmer, to the Bar Standards Board, alleging potential serious professional misconduct linked to historic litigation over claims against British troops in Iraq. In a letter dated 23 April 2026, Timothy, writing in his capacity as Shadow Secretary of … Continue reading Shadow Justice Secretary refers Attorney General to regulator over Iraq war claims