Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 1 July 2004. It was answered by Lord Bach (Labour) on Thursday, 1 July 2004.

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Bach, Lord

Question

Further to the statement by the Lord Bach on 12 May 2004 661 c378, when and in what circumstances Ministers were first informed of the practice of hooding; what was the nature of the practice; and what were the reasons for its abandonment. [HL 2835].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 2835; 663 c43WA

Session

2003-04

Subjects

Disclosure of information Detainees Armed forces Arrests Human rights Iraq Ministers Prisoners of war