Written question asked by Adam Price (Plaid Cymru) on Monday, 14 November 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 November 2005. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 1 December 2005 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Iraq

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) pursuant to the answer of 11 November, Official Report, columns 854–56W, on Iraq, whether British officials have issued an apology to the Iraqi authorities with regard to any aspect of the events of 19 and 20 September in Basra;

Answer: No apologies have been given to the Iraqi authorities by officials in the Department with regard to any aspect of the events of 19 September. Some progress has been made in reforming elements of the Basra police which are implicated in alleged human rights abuses. Discussions are continuing. I am aware of two reported deaths of individuals in Iraqi custody in Basra. One occurred in April this year and the other in September. These are being pursued with the Iraqi authorities but it will be for them to decide which details are appropriate for public release when they have completed their investigations.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 440 c677-8W;440 c677-8W; 29629
Session: 2005-06
Related items: Iraq
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Subjects: Compensation Armed forces Casualties Civilians Iraq Prisoners Prisons Peacekeeping operations Torture Basra
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