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Written question asked by James Wild (Conservative) on Wednesday, 18 January 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 20 January 2023. It was answered by Andrew Murrison (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 January 2023 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Independent Inquiry relating to Afghanistan

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what lessons he learned from the findings of Sir Thayne Forbes in the Al Sweady Inquiry for setting the terms of reference of the independent inquiry into alleged unlawful activity by British Armed Forces during deliberate detention operations in Afghanistan.

Answer

The Secretary of State for Defence engaged with Lord Justice Sir Charles Haddon-Cave, the inquiry chair, throughout the process of setting the terms of reference for the Independent Inquiry relating to Afghanistan (IIA).

As part of this process, Sir Charles and the Secretary of State considered comparable inquiries into historical allegations, including the Al-Sweady Inquiry, with regard to the IIA's terms of reference, resourcing requirements and anticipated costs.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
126838
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Al-Sweady Inquiry Independent Inquiry relating to Afghanistan
Link
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