Former Human Rights Lawyer Faces Sentencing for Iraq War Fraud

Phil Shiner, disbarred in 2017, admitted to fraudulent practices tied to false abuse claims against British troops.

Phil Shiner, 67, is set to be sentenced for three counts of fraud at Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday.
Shiner admitted to using agents to cold-call potential clients in Iraq and paying referral fees, violating legal aid contract terms.
He secured approximately £3 million in legal aid funding, leading to the Al-Sweady inquiry, which cost UK taxpayers £24 million.
The inquiry concluded that serious allegations of murder and torture by British troops were fabricated and based on deliberate lies.
Shiner was previously struck off as a solicitor in 2017 for misconduct and dishonesty related to his legal practice.