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Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 1 February 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 February 2007. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 February 2007 on behalf of the Home Office.


Serious Organised Crime Agency: Colombia

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps were taken to ensure that seconded UK Serious Organised Crime Agency personnel did not work with members of the Colombian Department of Administrative Security during Operation White Dollar, with particular regards to (a) human rights abuses and (b) collusion with paramilitaries; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Operation White Dollar took place during 2004. The Serious Organised Crime Agency came into being on 1 April 2006. SOCA’s co-operation with all overseas law enforcement partners is conducted in compliance with relevant UK law.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
119085; 457 c646W;457 c630W
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Colombia Serious Organised Crime Agency
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk