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The suspicion that British intelligence services have colluded in 'outsourcing' torture means we must have full disclosure 'The Guardian's lead story today exposes a number of cases where it is possible that British intelligence services have been associated with the use of torture techniques in interrogations by their Pakistani intelligence counterparts. This is a very serious allegation and clearly not made lightly by the individuals concerned or reported by the Guardian without detailed investigations and careful consideration of the implications for the individuals involved and for the standing of the British government.' http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/jul/15/humanrights.terrorism British intelligence outsourcing torture - Can't say this comes as a big surprise to me, but if an independent investigation provides conclusively these claims are founded in truth, what stance should our government take? This would clearly contravene the Universal Declaration of Human Rights article 5 - Should action be taken to set a precedent on future human rights abuse cases? Is 'Torture' an acceptable means to obtain information and prevent future terrorist activity from suspects? If the above is true can we close the door on the Human Rights Charter forever? The charter is supposed to protect all life and make all nations/persons accountable, is there an imbalance between the Western powers and the developing nations? Whatever your view please discuss! * The UN Human Rights Charter; Universal Declaration of Human Rights *
Last edited by Tete123; 16-07-2008 at 01:48 AM.
Reason: Added Link for UN Charter.
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