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Written question asked by Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 29 November 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 December 2018 (named day). It was answered by David Lidington (Conservative) on Tuesday, 4 December 2018 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Rendition and Torture: Inquiries

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 26 November to Question 190850, and with reference to the Written Statement of 22 November 2018, HCWS 1100 with its accompanying response to the Intelligence and Security Committee’s report, whether the Government plans to hold an independent, judge-led inquiry into UK involvement in torture and rendition.

Answer

Further to the Prime Minister’s Written Statement of 22 November (HCWS1100), the Government continues to give serious consideration to the examination of detainee issues and whether any more lessons can be learned and, if so, how.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
197310
Session
2017-19
Related items
ISC Detainee Reports
Thursday, 22 November 2018
Written statements
House of Commons
Rendition and Torture: Inquiries
Monday, 26 November 2018
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Inquiries Torture Rendition
Link
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