but Harry was NEVER going to Iraq (putting his companions in danger) - I simply wonder why they took so long to work it out.

Struck me as obvious from Day One.

I'm not a fan but I realise it isn't their fault.

Harry's presence would have been a danger to others, all British forces would become a higher priority target.

As Royal Blue has pointed out elsewhere Harry is only follow his orders anyway.

As for the decision, it may be obvious but that's not good enough . The fact they went to some lengths to gather facts and present a case is a tribute to fairness.

It's not very fair on Harry all this.