Benjamin Griffin (born 1977) is a former British SAS soldier who refused to return to Iraq and left the Army, citing not only the “illegal” tactics of United States troops and the policies of coalition forces but also that the invasion itself was contrary to international law. He expected to be court-martialled, but was instead let go with a glowing testimonial from his commanding officer. He spoke to an anti-war rally in 2008 about UK involvement in extraordinary rendition the day before he was served with an injunction preventing him from speaking publicly and from publishing material about his time in the SAS.
He is the founder of Veterans for Peace in the UK:
Veterans For Peace
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The following video is a deeply moving and impassioned speech by Ben Griffin of VFP London, given at the Oxford Union. If ever soldier took the same position as this courageous man, there would be no more slaughter of the innocent for the sake of Queen and Country.
