Iraq has the "primary right to exercise jurisdiction" over U.S. forces "for grave premeditated felonies, " the agreement says.
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Iraq has the "primary right to exercise jurisdiction" over U.S. forces "for grave premeditated felonies, " the agreement reads.
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Iraq also will have the "primary right to exercise jurisdiction" over U.S. contractors and their employees under the agreement.
Since his capture occurred when the U.S. and other coalition members were the occupying power in Iraq, there is ample basis in existing international law for the American exercise of legal jurisdiction over him.
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