Written question asked by Edward Leigh (Conservative) on Thursday, 3 April 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 April 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 10 April 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Ministry of Defence
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assurances the Government has received from the United States that any irregular Iraqi troops will be treated according to the Geneva Convention.
- Answer
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Mr. Leigh: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assurances the Government has received from the United States that any irregular Iraqi troops will be treated according to the Geneva Convention. [107832] Mr. Ingram: Under the Geneva Convention, treatment of prisoners taken during hostilities is a matter for the Detaining Power. We will adhere to our obligations under the Geneva Convention towards all prisoners we capture. We are confident that the United States will do likewise.
Secondary information
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- Reference
- 107832; 403 c352W
- Session
- 2002-03
- Subjects
- Armed conflict Human rights Geneva Conventions Iraq USA Prisoners of war Iraq conflict
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