§ Lord Lester of Herne Hillasked Her Majesty's Government:
Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Bach on 6 May (WA 134), whether they will act in accordance with the obligations imposed under the Geneva Convention, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the European Convention on Human Rights in their treatment of Iraqi prisoners within their custody, including the transfer of Iraqi prisoners to the custody of the United States authorities. [HL2800]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Defence (Lord Bach):In treating Iraqi prisoners within their custody, United Kingdom forces will act in accordance with all the relevant obligations under international law. This includes any transfer of Iraqi prisoners to the custody of the United States authorities. As we have indicated before the arrangements agreed with other coalition partners make clear that prisoners captured by the UK will not be removed from Iraq without our agreement.