Written question asked by Alex Sobel (Labour) on Thursday, 26 April 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 April 2018. It was answered by David Lidington (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 May 2018 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Intelligence Services: Detainees

Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Government plans to hold a public consultation on potential changes to the Consolidated Guidance.

Answer: I refer the Honourable Gentleman to the Prime Minister’s Written Ministerial Statement of 15 September 2016 (HCWS157). This work has been taken forward, with input from the Intelligence Services Commissioner and his successor, and we have sought the views of the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (ISC) in the context of their Detainee Inquiry. The Government intends to wait until the ISC’s report is published later this year before deciding on next steps.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 138562
Session: 2017-19
Related items: Intelligence Services Commissioner’s Report
Thursday, 15 September 2016
Written statements
House of Commons
Transferred: Yes
Subjects: Codes of practice Detainees Armed forces Intelligence services Public consultation
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