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MOD examines Iraq abuse claims

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The Ministry of Defence says it is investigating more than 30 allegations of abuse by the British military in Iraq.

Lawyers acting for former detainees say since the British withdrawal from Basra in the summer, they have received allegations of abuse dating back to 2003.

James Shaw reports.

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