Torture: MPs call for inquiry into MI5 role

[Solly Mack]

New allegations that abuse of Britons was outsourced to Pakistani agencies

MPs are calling for an investigation into allegations that British intelligence has "outsourced" the torture of British citizens to Pakistani security agencies after hearing accounts of people being abducted and subjected to mistreatment and, in some cases, released without charge


In a statement to the Guardian, released via the Home Office, the Security Service insisted it did "not participate in, solicit, encourage or condone the use of torture".

However, details of three new cases have raised concerns among MPs.


Under the Criminal Justice Act 1988 it is an offence for British officials to instigate or consent to the inflicting of "severe pain or suffering" on any person, anywhere in the world, or even to acquiesce in such treatment. Any such offence could be punished by life imprisonment.

[leveymg]

1. And, we have the Torture Act with a death penalty attached.

So, use it, already. What are they waiting for, the next election, or something?

[Solly Mack]

2. I love your post!!!

[leveymg]

3. Not sure that's Addington.

Oh, well, you get the picture.



Convene the Grand Jury, please.

[Solly Mack]

4. I don't think it is...but it was your way with words that gave me a smile. :)