An Iraqi government spokesman says Iraq’s cabinet has approved a law that lifts immunity from prosecution for private security firms in Iraq.

The spokesman, Ali al-Dabbagh, said Tuesday the measure will subject all security companies to Iraqi law and will revoke the immunity given to foreign security contractors by the U.S.-led Coalition Provisional Authority in 2004.

He says the law is being referred to parliament for ratification.

VOA News – Iraq’s Cabinet Approves Lifting Immunity for Security Firms