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Browne seeks court order against "serious failings"
MoD seeks ‘ban’ on coroner criticisms

Defence secretary Des Browne has sought a gagging order forbidding coroners criticising the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in military inquests. The MoD wants to prevent coroners using language that could leave it vulnerable to compensation claims. Government lawyers yesterday presented papers to the Royal Courts of Justice, seeking a court order that would ban coroners… Read more »

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Browne visits troops in Iraq
Defence secretary Des Browne makes surprise Iraq visit

Defence secretary Des Browne has made an announced visit to troops in Basra, southern Iraq, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed. A spokeswoman at the MoD said Mr Browne had flown to the Middle Eastern country to make a “regular visit to troops”. He will also be updated on the security situation in Basra… Read more »