Written question asked by Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 28 November 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 December 2018 (named day). It was answered by Alan Duncan (Conservative) on Monday, 3 December 2018 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Torture
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, with reference to the appointment of Gina Haspel as director of the CIA, what steps the Government is taking to ensure the UK does not become complicit in facilitating or aiding the use of torture by any third party state cooperating in joint operations.
- Answer
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The UK Government stands firmly against torture and cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment or punishment. We do not participate in, solicit, encourage or condone the use of torture for any purpose. The Consolidated Guidance sets out the principles, consistent with UK and international law, which govern the interviewing of detainees overseas and the passing and receipt of intelligence relating to detainees.
The UK-US relationship is grounded in our history and shared traditions. In both countries, intelligence work takes place within a strong legal framework.
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- Written question
- Reference
- 196654
- Session
- 2017-19
- Subjects
- Armed conflict Cooperation Torture US Central Intelligence Agency
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