Illegal invasion

While many might believe Saddam Hussein wad be nane the waur o hangin, the reduction of Iraq to anarchy and chaos is a crime of the same order of magnitude as the grief he has caused in the Middle East. He was not responsible for the deaths of more than half a million civilians in his own country.

It would send out the wrong message to the civilised world, if Saddam were now strung up to justify the illegal invasion of Iraq, finally carried out on the pretext of the need to impose western "democracy" on Iraq.

The important question which remains unanswered is: when are those politicians responsible for the hell created in Iraq to be brought to justice.

(DR) DAVID PURVES

Strathalmond Road

Edinburgh

The European Union has appealed to Iraq not to execute Saddam Hussein. It would be more to the point if they required EU member states to withdraw their forces from Iraq unless the government there agrees to this request.

It would be a small expression of appreciation for our support, and if we are not appreciated, we should go.

We should not remain to be further complicit in an act that is contrary to European principles.

JOHN RISELEY

Harcourt Drive

Harrogate, Yorkshire