Abu Qatada in court seeking bail – The Guardian
“A radical Muslim cleric described as a grave threat to Britain’s national security could walk free on Monday.”
The Guardian, 6th February 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Category: torture
Libyan dissidents sue MI6 officer over abduction and torture claims – The Guardian
“Two prominent Libyan dissidents are suing a former senior MI6 officer in a move which could expose the role of ministers in the men’s abduction to Tripoli, where they say they were tortured by Colonel Muammar Gaddafi’s secret police.”
The Guardian, 31st January 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Gibson inquiry into MI5 and MI6 torture collusion claims abandoned – The Guardian
“The judge-led inquiry into the UK’s alleged role in the torture and rendition of detainees after the 9/11 attacks, already boycotted by most human rights groups, has been scrapped by the government. The surprise decision to abandon the investigation led by Sir Peter Gibson into MI5 and MI6 officers’ participation, which carried out only preparatory research, was announced in parliament by the justice secretary, Ken Clarke.”
The Guardian, 18th January 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
No deportation for Abu Qatada, but where are we now on torture evidence? – Professor Adam Tomkins – UK Human Rights Blog
“On 17 January 2012 the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) handed down its judgment in Othman (Abu Qatada) v UK. In a unanimous ruling the Court held that the UK could not lawfully deport Abu Qatada to his native Jordan, overturning the House of Lords (who had unanimously come to the opposite conclusion in RB (Algeria) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2009] UKHL 10, [2010] 2 AC 110).”
UK Human Rights Blog, 19th January 2012
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
UK rendition and torture collusion inquiry scrapped – BBC News
“A controversial inquiry into allegations of wrongdoing by the UK’s security services is being scrapped.”
BBC News, 18th January 2012
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Suspected terrorist may not be deported to Jordan – Strasbourg rules – UK Human Rights Blog
“The Strasbourg Court has ruled today that whilst diplomatic assurances may protect a suspected terrorist from torture, he cannot be deported to Jordan while there remains a real risk that evidence obtained by torture will be used against him.”
UK Human Rights Blog, 17th January 2012
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Ruling still allows Britain to deport other foreign nationals – The Guardian
“Although Abu Qatada has persuaded the European Court of Human Rights that he would not get a fair trial if he is sent back to Jordan, the ruling is not as serious a defeat for the British government as it might have been.”
The Guardian, 17th January 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Abu Qatada deportation blocked in European court – The Guardian
“The European court of human rights has blocked the deportation to Jordan of Abu Qatada – who been called Osama bin Laden’s right-hand man in Europe – because he risks facing a trial based on torture-tainted evidence.”
The Guardian, 17th January 2012
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Decision due on torture charges against MI5 and MI6 – The Guardian
“British spies are expected to find out whether they will face charges over their alleged complicity in the torture of terror suspects.”
The Guardian, 12th January 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Government should stop state secrets being aired in court, says spy watchdog – The Guardian
“The parliamentary watchdog for Britain’s spies is lobbying the government to introduce sweeping curbs that could prevent UK courts from examining intelligence material.
Proposals by the intelligence and security committee (ISC), brought to light by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, go beyond measures proposed by the government, which the ISC says ‘do not go far enough’.”
The Guardian, 6th January 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Libyan rebel leader sues Britain over rendition ordeal – The Guardian
“A Libyan military commander and rebel leader has launched legal proceedings against the British government over his rendition and alleged ‘barbaric’ treatment meted out to him and his pregnant wife.”
The Guardian, 19th December 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Priest who witnessed Iraqi detention could face prosecution – The Guardian
“The director of public prosecutions has been asked to consider bringing criminal charges against a Roman Catholic priest who was found to have witnessed the shocking condition of a group of prisoners in Iraq, which included Baha Mousa, who was tortured to death, but did nothing to raise the alarm.”
The Guardian, 1st December 2011
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Investigation team “lacks necessary independence” for MOD ill-treatment allegations – UK Human Rights Blog
“The Court of Appeal has ruled that the Iraq Historic Allegations Team, set up to investigate allegations of ill-treatment of Iraqi detainees by members of the British armed forces, lacked the requisite independence to fulfil the investigatory obligation under Article 3 of the Convention.”
UK Human Rights Blog, 23rd November 2011
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Iraqi civilians win inquiry appeal – The Independent
“More than 100 Iraqi civilians have won a landmark Court of Appeal battle in their bid for a fresh public inquiry into allegations of torture and inhuman and degrading treatment made against British soldiers and interrogators in Iraq.”
The Independent, 22nd November 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Torture inquiry: UN’s Juan Mendez calls for openness – BBC News
“The inquiry into whether the UK was involved in alleged torture must be open or it would ‘only serve to cover up abuses,’ a UN expert has said.”
BBC News, 13th November 2011
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MPs in freedom of information call for release of files on secret rendition – The Guardian
“Intelligence documents showing how British officials were involved in the secret rendition of UK residents to Guantánamo Bay and other jails – where they say they were abused and tortured – must be disclosed, an information tribunal was told on Thursday.”
The Guardian, 10th November 2011
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MoD ‘ignored legal advice’ over interrogation of Iraqi prisoners, claims top Army lawyer – Daily Telegraph
“The British Army wilfully used illegal methods of interrogation against Iraqi prisoners after military leaders ignored advice from their top lawyer, it was claimed last night.”
Daily Telegraph, 13th October 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Libyan Sami al Saadi to sue UK over rendition claims – BBC News
“A Libyan man who claims MI6 arranged to send him home to be tortured in Colonel Gaddafi’s jails has begun legal action against the UK government.”
BBC News, 7th October 2011
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Torture guidelines are legal court rules – Daily Telegraph
“Interrogation guidelines for MI5 and MI6 officers questioning prisoners abroad are lawful the High Court has ruled.”
Daily Telegraph, 5th October 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Legal advisers must not alter their opinions to suit politicians, says leading international lawyer – The Guardian
“Philippe Sands says lawyers bear some responsibility for enabling torture, rendition and the war in Iraq – and must in future be brought to account.”
The Guardian, 5th October 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
