Written question asked by Lord Tyrie (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 December 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 January 2009. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Thursday, 26 February 2009 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Diego Garcia: Rendition

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs pursuant to the answer of 25 November 2008, Official Report, column 1201W, on Diego Garcia: rendition, for what reasons he has not passed this information to the police; whether he has examined the possibility that criminal offences may have been committed in relation to the two rendition flights through Diego Garcia; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: [holding answer 12 January 2009]: We have considered the possibility that criminal offences may have been committed in relation to the two rendition flights through Diego Garcia. We have very limited specific information about these flights and, despite enquiry, have not been able to establish further details that would be essential for purposes of further investigation.We welcome President Obama's Executive Orders of 22 January 2009 covering the closure of Guantanamo Bay, detainee treatment and interrogation (including the practice of rendition). These early moves demonstrate real commitment to address the challenges of violent extremism in a manner consistent with upholding human rights, civil liberties and the rule of law.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 488 c948-9W; 246740
Session: 2008-09
Related items: Diego Garcia: Rendition
Tuesday, 25 November 2008
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Rendition Diego Garcia
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk