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Proceeding contribution from Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 26 February 2009. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Records of Detention (Review Conclusions).


Records of Detention (Review Conclusions)

I pay tribute to the hon. Gentleman for the honourable and distinguished role that he has played in highlighting these issues, and I have no issue in that regard at all. He raises an important point that goes to the heart of the issue. His question raises a concern about the accuracy of the records that we have been reviewing. I remind him that the two individuals who are in focus were classified in the records as detained by US forces and that that came to light because of the review of all the records where UK and US forces worked together in joint operations. I understand what he says, and I want to reassure him, as far as I am able today, that this has been a very thorough and comprehensive review and that it has got right down to the heart of the issue.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
488 c403 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Detainees Armed conflict Human rights Iraq International law Prisoners' transfers Peacekeeping operations USA Afghanistan Rendition Iraq conflict
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