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Written question asked by Lord Craig of Radley (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 February 2002. It was answered by Lord Bach (Labour) on Monday, 11 February 2002.


Bach, Lord

Question
What instructions have been given for handling Al' Qaeda and Taliban combatants who are captured by, or surrender to, British Armed Forces in Afghanistan; how such combatants will then be classified; and where they will be held captive. [HL 2525].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 2525; 631 c124-5WA
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Armed conflict Prisoners Afghanistan al Qaeda Taliban Prisoners' rights