Written question asked by Glenda Jackson (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 May 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 June 2004. It was answered by Geoffrey Hoon (Labour) on Monday, 7 June 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how the provisions of the Third Geneva Convention, articles 70, 122, 12 and the Fourth Geneva Convention, articles 106, 136, 137, 138, 140 are delivered to the families of Iraqi prisoners of war and civilian detainees.

Answer: Glenda Jackson: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how the provisions of the Third Geneva Convention, articles 70, 122, 12 and the Fourth Geneva Convention, articles 106, 136, 137, 138, 140 are delivered to the families of Iraqi prisoners of war and civilian detainees. [173452] Mr. Hoon: Individuals brought to the United Kingdom detention facility are asked to complete a form with details of an individual who they wish to be notified of their detention. The nominated individual is then informed by the armed forces. To date there have been no complaints lodged by the internees that their families are not aware or notified of their whereabouts.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 173452; 422 c216W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Detainees Geneva Conventions Iraq Prisoners Peacekeeping operations Prisoners' rights
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