Written question asked by John Bercow (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 September 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 October 2004. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 4 October 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what safeguards have been put in place by his Department to prevent the mistreatment of detainees in Iraq.

Answer: Mr. Bercow: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what safeguards have been put in place by his Department to prevent the mistreatment of detainees in Iraq. [188321] Mr. Ingram: All United Kingdom armed forces personnel deployed to Iraq are trained to treat prisoners in accordance with the Geneva Conventions. In addition, each major unit has a number of personnel specially trained in prisoner handling. In Theatre there are clear procedures for the running of the Divisional Temporary Detention Facility (DTDF). Their operation is monitored through regular inspections and visits.

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