Written question asked by Paul Keetch (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 2 April 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 April 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 7 April 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Ministry of Defence
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on the status of (a) military and (b) civilian personnel captured by UK forces in the Gulf; and whether they will all enjoy the protection of the Geneva Convention.
- Answer
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Mr. Keetch: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the status of (a) military and (b) civilian personnel captured by UK forces in the Gulf; and whether they will all enjoy the protection of the Geneva Convention. [107428] Mr. Ingram: Any individuals captured or detained by United Kingdom forces in the Gulf will be afforded the appropriate status and enjoy the protection afforded by the Geneva Convention.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 107428; 403 c10W
- Session
- 2002-03
- Subjects
- Armed conflict Civilians Geneva Conventions Iraq Protection Prisoners of war Iraq conflict
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