A US military worker killed my son in Britain, and still we fight for justice. I’m angry that others are waiting too
As Harry Dunn’s mother, I’ve demanded accountability. The Guardian’s discovery of other victims of US personnel shows how urgent that is
TL;DR
- The author's son, Harry, was killed by a US pilot in the UK.
- A recent Guardian investigation revealed the case of Sarah Steele, allegedly strangled by an American pilot.
- In both cases, US authorities are accused of protecting their personnel, denying justice to British victims.
- The author criticizes British police and government for deferring to the US system.
- She calls for British police forces to be educated on asserting jurisdiction in such cases.
- The author believes the British system must protect British victims when US personnel cause harm.