Category: torture

Gibson inquiry into MI5 and MI6 torture collusion claims abandoned – The Guardian

Posted January 20th, 2012 in inquiries, intelligence services, news, torture by tracey

“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.”

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The Guardian, 18th January 2012

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No deportation for Abu Qatada, but where are we now on torture evidence? – Professor Adam Tomkins – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted January 19th, 2012 in deportation, evidence, human rights, news, torture by sally

“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).”

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UK Human Rights Blog, 19th January 2012

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UK rendition and torture collusion inquiry scrapped – BBC News

Posted January 18th, 2012 in detention, inquiries, intelligence services, news, police, rendition, terrorism, torture by sally

“A controversial inquiry into allegations of wrongdoing by the UK’s security services is being scrapped.”

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BBC News, 18th January 2012

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Suspected terrorist may not be deported to Jordan – Strasbourg rules – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted January 17th, 2012 in deportation, evidence, human rights, news, terrorism, torture by sally

“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.”

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UK Human Rights Blog, 17th January 2012

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Ruling still allows Britain to deport other foreign nationals – The Guardian

Posted January 17th, 2012 in deportation, evidence, human rights, news, torture by sally

“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.”

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The Guardian, 17th January 2012

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Abu Qatada deportation blocked in European court – The Guardian

Posted January 17th, 2012 in deportation, evidence, human rights, news, terrorism, torture by sally

“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.”

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The Guardian, 17th January 2012

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Decision due on torture charges against MI5 and MI6 – The Guardian

Posted January 12th, 2012 in inquiries, intelligence services, news, prosecutions, torture by sally

“British spies are expected to find out whether they will face charges over their alleged complicity in the torture of terror suspects.”

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The Guardian, 12th January 2012

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Government should stop state secrets being aired in court, says spy watchdog – The Guardian

Posted January 6th, 2012 in disclosure, intelligence services, news, torture by tracey

“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’.”

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The Guardian, 6th January 2012

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Libyan rebel leader sues Britain over rendition ordeal – The Guardian

Posted December 20th, 2011 in intelligence services, Libya, news, rendition, torture by tracey

“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.”

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The Guardian, 19th December 2011

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Priest who witnessed Iraqi detention could face prosecution – The Guardian

Posted December 2nd, 2011 in armed forces, clergy, Iraq, misfeasance in public office, news, torture, witnesses by tracey

“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.”

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The Guardian, 1st December 2011

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Investigation team “lacks necessary independence” for MOD ill-treatment allegations – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted November 23rd, 2011 in appeals, armed forces, inquiries, Iraq, judicial review, news, torture by sally

“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.”

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UK Human Rights Blog, 23rd November 2011

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Iraqi civilians win inquiry appeal – The Independent

Posted November 22nd, 2011 in appeals, armed forces, inquiries, Iraq, news, torture by sally

“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.”

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The Independent, 22nd November 2011

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Torture inquiry: UN’s Juan Mendez calls for openness – BBC News

Posted November 14th, 2011 in detention, inquiries, intelligence services, news, torture by sally

“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.”

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BBC News, 13th November 2011

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MPs in freedom of information call for release of files on secret rendition – The Guardian

Posted November 11th, 2011 in freedom of information, intelligence services, news, rendition, torture by tracey

“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.”

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The Guardian, 10th November 2011

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MoD ‘ignored legal advice’ over interrogation of Iraqi prisoners, claims top Army lawyer – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 13th, 2011 in armed forces, human rights, news, torture by tracey

“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.”

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Daily Telegraph, 13th October 2011

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Libyan Sami al Saadi to sue UK over rendition claims – BBC News

Posted October 7th, 2011 in intelligence services, news, rendition, torture by sally

“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.”

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BBC News, 7th October 2011

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Torture guidelines are legal court rules – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 6th, 2011 in illegality, intelligence services, news, torture by sally

“Interrogation guidelines for MI5 and MI6 officers questioning prisoners abroad are lawful the High Court has ruled.”

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Daily Telegraph, 5th October 2011

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Legal advisers must not alter their opinions to suit politicians, says leading international lawyer – The Guardian

Posted October 6th, 2011 in attorney general, legal profession, news, rendition, torture, war by sally

“Philippe Sands says lawyers bear some responsibility for enabling torture, rendition and the war in Iraq – and must in future be brought to account.”

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The Guardian, 5th October 2011

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Torture couple Anna Wibrew and Simon Weller jailed – BBC News

Posted October 5th, 2011 in false imprisonment, grievous bodily harm, news, sentencing, torture by sally

“A couple have been jailed for their part in the torture of a man who stabbed himself in the chest to try to kill himself after being kept prisoner.”

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BBC News, 4th October 2011

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Human rights torture challenge thrown out by High Court – BBC News

Posted October 4th, 2011 in armed forces, news, torture by tracey

“The High Court has rejected an attempt by the UK’s human rights watchdog to rule guidance on torture is unlawful.”

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BBC News, 3rd October 2011

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