Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 July 2004. It was answered by Lord Bach (Labour) on Monday, 5 July 2004.

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Bach, Lord

Question

Further to the statement by the Lord Bach on 12 May 2004, 661 c377 that hooding has not been used in interrogation in Iraq, whether that statement is compatible with the report of the International Committee of the Red Cross of February 2004, and with the explanation of the hooding practice given by the Secretary of State for Transport on 14 May. [HL 2870].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 2870; 663 c65WA

Session

2003-04

Subjects

Detainees Armed forces Custodial treatment Human rights Iraq Prisoners of war International Red Cross