Written question asked by Lord Campbell of Pittenweem (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 19 January 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 March 2005. It was answered by Geoffrey Hoon (Labour) on Monday, 7 March 2005 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether further investigations are taking place in relation to alleged breaches of the Geneva Convention arising out of Operation Ali Baba; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Sir Menzies Campbell: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether further investigations are taking place in relation to alleged breaches of the Geneva Convention arising out of Operation Ali Baba; and if he will make a statement. [210701] Mr. Hoon :[holding answer 27 January 2005]: No criminal investigations are taking place into alleged breaches of the Geneva Convention in relation to Operation Ali Baba although administrative action in relation to potential breaches of the Army's values and standards remains a possibility.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 431 c1542W;431 c1536W; 210701
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Abuse Criminal investigation Detainees Army Geneva Conventions Iraq Peacekeeping operations
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk