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registered interest

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28/11/2018

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Foreign and Commonwealth Office

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Foreign and Commonwealth Office

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Foreign and Commonwealth Office

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Torture

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25259

	pref label	House of Commons

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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, with reference to the appointment of Gina Haspel as director of the CIA, what steps the Government is taking to ensure the UK does not become complicit in facilitating or aiding the use of torture by any third party state cooperating in joint operations.

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Carshalton and Wallington

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Tom Brake

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196654

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is ministerial correction

date of answer

03/12/2018

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<p>The UK Government stands firmly against torture and cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment or punishment. We do not participate in, solicit, encourage or condone the use of torture for any purpose. The Consolidated Guidance sets out the principles, consistent with UK and international law, which govern the interviewing of detainees overseas and the passing and receipt of intelligence relating to detainees.</p><p>The UK-US relationship is grounded in our history and shared traditions. In both countries, intelligence work takes place within a strong legal framework.</p>

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Rutland and Melton

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Sir Alan Duncan

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03/12/2018 17:52:49

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	label	Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan

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	label	Biography information for Tom Brake