"The complaint being considered by the ICC presents evidence
of the "systematic use of brutal violence, that at times resulted in the
death of detainees, while in the custody of UK Services Personnel". And it
claims "there is evidence of brutality combined with cruelty and forms of
sadism, including sexual abuse, and sexual and religious
humiliation"." "It comes as the ICC is under mounting
pressure to demonstrate a willingness to act against war crimes committed by
Western countries – and not solely focus on African nations."