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Written question asked by Robert Jenrick (Independent (affiliation)) on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 January 2026 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Monday, 19 January 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Abu Faraj al-Libi

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department is defending a civil claim for damages brought by Abu Faraj al-Libi; and what estimate she has made of the potential liability to the public purse in relation to a claimant identified as the "main planner" of the 2006 transatlantic aircraft plot targeting flights from the UK.

Answer

As the Rt Hon Member knows, it has been the UK's longstanding position under successive governments, including the one he supported for over a decade, not to comment on intelligence related litigation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
105738
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Detainees Civil proceedings Terrorism al-Libi, Abu Faraj
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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