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Proceeding contribution from Claire Curtis-Thomas (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 13 June 2007. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HC) on International Tribunals (Sierra Leone) Bill [Lords].


International Tribunals (Sierra Leone) Bill [Lords]

While I concur with the view that the countries that have signed the agreement should take their fair share of the responsibility for housing such criminals, the reality is that the facilities available in different countries vary enormously. They range from buildings that would easily be overcome by those who were intent on freeing individuals, to prisons such as those in the UK, which it is out of the question that anyone could break into or out of. On the basis of the construction and security of facilities, quite a small number of countries would be eligible.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
461 c791 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Administration of justice International Criminal Court International law International courts Prisoners Sentencing Trials Sierra Leone Taylor, Charles
Legislation
International Tribunals (Sierra Leone) Bill (HL) 2006-07
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk