Judgment stated that cases where Iraqi was killed or wounded are rare . Ruling could lead to over 1,200 cases being filed in UK courts . Ministry of defence is ' concerned ' and will take the case to appeals court . Colonel Richard Kemp , former commander , said judgement was ' absurd ' Under the ECHR , state has a duty to investigate allegations of wrongdoing .
Judgment stated that cases where Iraqi was shot or wounded are included . Ruling could lead to over 1,200 claims being investigated in UK courts . Ministry of Defence is 'concerned ' and will take the case to appeals court . Colonel Richard Kemp , former commander , said judgement was 'absurd ' Under the ECHR , state has a duty to investigate allegations of wrongdoing .