Written question asked by Earl Attlee (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 31 January 2002. It was answered by Baroness Amos (Labour) on Thursday, 31 January 2002.

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Amos, Baroness

Question

Whether Taliban and Al'Qaeda militants captured in Afghanistan and detained by forces of the United States are entitled to be treated as prisoners of war under the Geneva Conventions; if not, why not; and what is their status. [HL 2360]. - Ref to 24 January 2002 at 630 c1572-3.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 2360; 631 c49WA

Session

2001-02

Subjects

Armed conflict Geneva Conventions Prisoners Prisoners of war al Qaeda Taliban Prisoners' rights