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With ongoing controversy surrounding the conduct of the war in Iraq and the treatment of terror suspects in the wider "War on Terror", Newsnight is to stage a special programme entitled: "The Allies on Trial"
Allegations about the allies' conduct of war in Iraq, counter-insurgency measures and claims of torture in the "War on Terror" - plus the use of "extraordinary rendition" by the US - continue to surface.
Jeremy Paxman will chair a special programme exploring whether the allies are guilty of war crimes.
The programme, to be broadcast on Wednesday, 14 December will take the form of a trial, with advocates arguing the case for the prosecution and defence with the help of witness and expert testimony.
Clive Stafford Smith - the Legal Director of Reprieve; a charity that defends prisoners facing the death penalty - will lead the prosecution. Barrister John Cooper will argue for the defence.
A jury of specially chosen undecided members of the public will give their verdict.
Over the coming days we are inviting viewers to submit their opinions and evidence to the programme.