Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 November 2002. It was answered by Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean (Labour) on Monday, 4 November 2002.

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Symons of Vernham Dean, Baroness

Question

Whether they will make representations to the Government of the United States to urge them, on behalf of those with British nationality, to take urgent measures necessary to have the legal status of the detainees at Guantanamo Bay determined by a competent tribunal, as recommended by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights in its decision of 12 March. [HL 6067].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

640 c53-4WA; HL 6067

Session

2001-02

Subjects

Detainees British nationality Human rights International law USA Afghanistan Guantanamo Bay