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Armed Forces Bill

My Lords, I strongly support this amendment. Our Armed Forces should have nothing to do with extraordinary rendition. It is just as abhorrent as slavery and as easy to detect. I accept the view put forward by the noble Lord, Lord Garden, on my amendment about widening the provision. But it is clear that an officer in the staff, in the chain of command, will be involved in the planning of any extraordinary rendition flight should it occur. The staff must be clear on their position and their legal responsibilities. I strongly support the amendment.