Express. Saddam Hussein 'torture doctor' denies committing crimes against humanity at NHS tribunal

A doctor has denied committing crimes against humanity after he was accused of being "part of the machinery" of Saddam Hussein's torturous regime while facing a panel to decide if he is fit to continue practising in the UK.

Dr Mohammed Kassim Al-Byati is alleged to have carried out medical treatments on camp detainees in Iraq between December 1992 and March 1994, the panel held by the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) heard.

"On the face of the facts alleged Dr Al-Byati has committed crimes against humanity," Charles Garside lawyer for the General Medical Council (GMC), told the panel.

The Iraqi has been living in Britain since 2000 and has allegedly worked at a number of NHS hospitals – treating thousands of UK patients.

The doctor also told the Border Agency that he was required to certify the deaths of those who had been hanged, Garside alleged
In 2007, the UK Border Agency rejected Dr Al-Byati's claim for asylum after he revealed his part in Saddam Hussein's brutal regime.
It is claimed that immigration officials were forced to extend his stay in Britain after struggling to deport him.